In this #FundManagerChat podcast, Tim Crockford, fund manager at Hermes Investment Management, outlines the objectives and philosophy of his Hermes European ex UK Equity Fund. Tim also discusses where he is currently looking for opportunities in the European equities market, what areas he is avoiding, and how his portfolio might be affected by current market developments. Running Order Run Time Topic 00:20 Tell us about the objective and philosophy of the Hermes European ex UK Equities Fund. 01:15 What is the “thematic framework” you use at Hermes Investment Management? 02:20 Where are you finding opportunities in Europe at the moment? 04:00 What