01 · In plain English
What happened.
The FCA prohibited Robin Crispin William Odey from performing any function in relation to regulated activity and fined him £1,529,374 for acting without integrity. The sanction stems from his conduct around an internal disciplinary investigation at Odey Asset Management into allegations of sexual misconduct — including twice dismissing the firm’s executive committee (ExCo) while it was investigating, lacking candour, and threatening FCA staff — which the regulator says amounted to frustrating the process. The Upper Tribunal upheld the prohibition and reduced the FCA’s original proposed fine (about £1.835m) to £1,529,374.
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02 · Enforcement details
What the FCA register says.
On 30 September 2026, the FCA prohibited Mr Robin Crispin William Odey from performing any function in relation to any regulated activity carried on by an authorised or exempt person, or exempt professional firm and imposed a fine of £1,529,374 for acting without integrity. A copy of the Final Notice is displayed on the FCA's website.
03 · Press coverage
How it was reported.
- Upper Tribunal upholds Crispin Odey banFinancial Conduct Authority · 14 Sep 2026
- British hedge fund founder Odey loses appeal against industry banReuters · 14 Sep 2026
- Crispin Odey loses appeal against lifetime ban from UK financial services industryThe Guardian · 14 Sep 2026
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04 · Individual details
Person on the FCA register.
- Name
- Robin Crispin William Odey
- Individual reference number
- RCO01013
- Register status
- Prohibited
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