Crispin Odey is a ‘sex pest’, says boss of his collapsed hedge fund

Group 1 - Crispin Odey, a hedge fund manager, is facing a lifetime ban from the City and a £1.8 million penalty due to allegations of inappropriate behavior towards women [1][3] - The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) described Odey's behavior as lacking integrity and showing reckless disregard for governance at his hedge fund [3] - Testimonies from former colleagues indicate that Odey had difficulty controlling his behavior around women, with one describing him as a "sex pest" [2][4] Group 2 - Odey allegedly ousted members of his hedge fund's management team who were attempting to hold disciplinary hearings regarding his alleged sexual misconduct [4] - The FCA's lawyer stated that Odey "repeatedly violated the basic ethical norms" and had outdated views of women, particularly those in lower positions [6] - An investigation by Simmons & Simmons concluded that while Odey was fit to manage client money, his behavior was close to crossing ethical lines [8]