Disputes Crispin Odey denies being unable to “control himself” around female staff Financier gives evidence in appeal against UK’s watchdog lifetime ban and £1.8m fine Image courtesy of the Financial Conduct Authority Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 24 March 2026 Crispin Odey has admitted to grabbing a former employee’s breasts without her consent but denies being unable to “control himself”, as he appeals against a lifetime ban from the UK financial Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... DEI Why can’t the UK’s financial sector seem to promote women? Regulation The FCA’s changes to handling non-financial misconduct Whistleblowing FCA reports record number of whistleblowers, faster response times Senior Execs Jes Staley’s FCA challenge spotlights new age of ethics