Crispin Odey, the hedge fund manager, has been banned from the UK financial sector and fined £1.8 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for obstructing an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. Between December 2021 and November 2022, Odey allegedly manipulated his company’s leadership to delay disciplinary action. The FCA stated his actions showed a "lack of integrity." Odey, who denies wrongdoing, is challenging the decision in the Upper Tribunal. His firm, Odey Asset Management, collapsed in 2023. This case underscores the financial sector's tightening grip on accountability and governance.