{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/a4c5de36-8260-4222-8e38-ff997dc73436/65c0f0123a88cd0016f1140e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘I always find buybacks disappointing’: Gervais Williams of Premier Miton","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1707142852632-36746d3e7ce1719f08d95c0cca24f6d1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the latest episode of the IC Interviews, funds editor Dave Baxter sits down with the head of equities at Premier Miton Group and Diverse Income trust manager, Gervais Williams.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In the conversation, Gervais shares why he is upbeat about capital-intensive industries and reveals why customer service is a key criteria he considers before adding a company to the portfolio. The two also discuss why the fund tries to avoid share buyback situations, the case for optimism for supermarkets and insurers, and why BT could make a name for itself in the copper industry in years to come.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was recorded on 11 January.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}