Odey Asset Management News

Odey Banned From UK Financial Services Industry for ‘Lack of Integrity’

Crispin Odey was fined £1.8 million ($2.3 million) and banned by the UK’s financial regulator for showing a “reckless disregard” for governance at his former investment fund. The Financial Conduct Authority said in a statement Odey’s conduct demonstrated that he …

Harassment Claims Soar at City Firms in Wake of Odey Scandal

City firms reported a 72% surge in non-financial misconduct complaints over the last three years following a string of high-profile scandals including sexual harassment allegations leveled at hedge fund chief Crispin Odey. In the biggest review of discrimination and bullying …

Boozy Work Parties May Be Over With New UK Harassment Law

Alcohol-fueled company events could become a thing of the past, as UK employers consider new rules that place an onus on firms to protect workers from sexual harassment or risk hefty damages claims. Under a new law, companies will have …

Three More Women Join Crispen Odey Sexual Misconduct Suit

Three more women have asked to join a sexual misconduct lawsuit against hedge fund manager Crispin Odey and his eponymous former firm. The alleged victims of sexual harassment by Odey applied at a London court to join two others who …

Odey Asset Management to Shut Wealth Business in Wake of Sexual Assault Allegations Against Founder

Odey Asset Management is closing its wealth business, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority said, months after its founder Crispin Odey was accused of sexual misconduct. “We will work closely with the firm as it winds down, to ensure clients are …

Hedge Fund Manager Crispin Odey Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Two of Crispin Odey’s alleged victims have filed a lawsuit against the hedge fund manager and his eponymous former firm. Two former employees have submitted a civil claim against Odey Asset Management and the 64-year-old former executive, according to Jill …

Odey Resigns From Lloyd’s Investment Fund Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Crispin Odey has stepped back from an investment fund focused on the Lloyd’s of London insurance market in a sign of the fallout from sexual harassment allegations against the hedge fund founder spreading to his other holdings. Odey, 64, resigned …