Crispin Odey firm discovered dozens of ‘inappropriate conduct claims’ Legal Crispin Odey’s wound down hedge fund unearthed nearly 50 allegations of “inappropriate conduct” made by female staff about the disgraced hedge fund manager during an internal investigation, newly released court filings show. In evidence submitted by the Financial Conduct Authority, the founder of Odey Asset Management is accused of engaging in at least 46 instances [...]
One in seven women endure unwanted sexual behaviour at work, survey finds Business New data reveals that more than a quarter of women have faced harassment at work, and one in seven have been subjected to unwanted sexual behaviour, highlighting a persistent problem across UK workplaces. WalkSafe, a safety platform founded after the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, has released statistics highlighting a worrying trend of threatening behaviour [...]
Crispin Odey banned from financial industry Investing Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has been fined £1.8m and banned from working in the financial services industry by the Financial Conduct Authority. The financial watchdog cited Odey’s “lack of integrity” in their decision after he attempted to escape the allegations of sexual assault he faced at his firm. Odey “deliberately sought to frustrate” [...]
City of London Police constable charged with sexual assault August 23, 2024 A City of London Police constable has been charged with sexual assault . A statement was issued this morning by the City of London Police regarding Constable Joseph Moore, who was arrested earlier in the year. After his arrest he was also immediately suspended. Detective Superintendent Carly Humphreys, head of professional standards department at the [...]