Disputes Ex-UBS trader sues bank for $400m over LIBOR “scapegoating” Tom Hayes claims his autism made it easier for the bank to portray him as the “evil mastermind” behind market rigging iStock.com/thamerpic Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 28 October 2025 UBS has been accused of using one of its former traders as a fall guy to mask its own wrongdoing during the 2008 financial crisis. 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... Disputes Fake job title dispute highlights pitfalls of senior exec dismissals Culture When is a lie a breach of trust? Lessons from Citi’s expenses policy Disputes ECB sued by bankers’ union over “unlawful interference” letters Discrimination Laid-off Black analyst sues HSBC Hong Kong for racial bias