What's happened
Proposed new measures aim to make it easier for staff members to speak out or challenge behaviour they see at their firm.
Why it matters
The proposed measures are a response to a string of sexual harassment allegations in the City, including claims made against hedge fund manager Crispin Odey, and aim to create a safer work environment for women in the finance industry.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the proposed new measures by financial regulators to address workplace bullying and sexual harassment in the UK's financial sector. The Times provides details of the allegations against hedge fund manager Crispin Odey and his response to the claims. The Guardian discusses the Financial Conduct Authority's proposed rule change to crack down on workplace misconduct in the finance industry, following a string of sexual harassment allegations in the City.
How we got here
Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Crispin Odey and other influential figures in the City have prompted the proposed new measures by financial regulators to address workplace bullying and sexual harassment in the UK's financial sector.
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The Financial Conduct Authority is a financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom, but operates independently of the UK Government, and is financed by charging fees to members of the financial services industry.
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Robin Crispin William Odey is a London-based hedge fund manager and the founding partner of Odey Asset Management. In April 2011 the firm had $6.5 to $7 billion under management, with Odey personally running $4 billion of assets.