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UK fund manager Odey 'wielded threats' to execs over misconduct probe, court told

By Martin Coyle and Sofia Gerace ( March 10, 2026, 13:06 GMT | Insight) -- UK hedge-fund manager Crispin Odey threatened to shut his firm down after senior executives tried to take disciplinary proceedings against him over sexual misconduct allegations, a tribunal heard on Tuesday. The Odey Asset Management founder is fighting a £1.8 million fine and industry ban. A three-week trial of his appeal opened in London on Tuesday with the Financial Conduct Authority defending its findings.High-profile UK hedge-fund manager Crispin Odey threatened senior executives that he would shut his firm down after they tried to take disciplinary proceedings against him over sexual misconduct allegations, judges heard on Tuesday....

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