No room for ego in Threadneedle's UK team

THE BIG INTERVIEW

Threadneedle made a significant investment in its core UK equity offering at the start of the year, with the appointment of four senior managers.

Hannah Smith asked them how they avoid the consensus, why today’s market is perfect for stockpickers and why their investment style has no room for ego Threadneedle’s UK equity team perch on the edge of the sofa in their office, looking slightly uncomfortable as the photographer circles, trying to get the best angle for their press shots. The group has made a substantial investment in the UK equities desk, with the hire of three new managers at the start of the year, and is ready to promote the whole team to the marketplace. They may not be natural in front of the camera, but their stron...