Crispin Odey was described as ‘sex pest’ by head of his hedge fund, court hears

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Rob DaviesMarch 10, 2026 at 02:32 PM

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Crispin Odey, a multimillionaire financier, is challenging the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision to fine him £1.8 million and ban him from the financial services industry. The FCA took action after finding Odey obstructed an internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment at his hedge fund, Odey Asset Management (OAM), which subsequently shut down. During the tribunal, it was revealed that the head of Odey's hedge fund described him as a "sex pest" and a sociopath. The FCA argues Odey is unfit to run a financial services company due to his "reckless disregard" for compliance. Odey denies the allegations and claims the FCA pre-judged its investigation, arguing he was trying to save his business. He also faces a libel claim from the Financial Times and civil personal injury claims from multiple women.

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City of London ×235% Simmons & Simmons 40% Financial Times 60% Odey Asset Management (OAM) ×375% Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ×685% Crispin Odey ×1095%

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