(mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation

A series by reputation specialist Lansons Team Farner and law firm Katten. Join asset management experts David Masters (Lansons), Neil Robson (Katten) and guests as they dissect the top stories and misconduct cases across the industry, impacting reputation, brand trust and integrity.

(mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts (mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Woodford, the FCA and the Staley Effect

  Oct 24, 202534 minS2

  <p>Woodford’s appeal against a multimillion-pound FCA fine and ban is under the spotlight in this episode, with <b>David Masters</b> and <b>Neil Robson</b> asking what the tribunal could uncover - and whether his reputation can ever recover. </p><p>They examine how cosmetic fixes created only the illusion of liquidity, why the regulator called his understanding of his role “defective and unreasonably narrow,” and how the tribunal could reveal private emails, board minutes and correspondence that reshape the narrative - just as Jes Staley’s failed appeal did.</p><p>The conversation also explores whether defiance...

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  Episode #3

  Korfuzi, Insider Trading & Money Laundering

  Jul 17, 202531 minS2

  <p>Insider trading, money laundering, and reputational risk in asset management take centre stage in this episode, featuring the recent conviction of Redinel and Oerta Korfuzi. </p><p><b>David Masters</b> and <b>Neil Robson</b> examine how confidential market information was exploited, how the FCA uncovered the scheme, and why the asset manager involved avoided lasting reputational fallout. The conversation also considers how remote working exposed new compliance risks and why historic control failures still carry weight.</p><p>They revisit past high-profile cases including Philippe Jabre and David Einhorn, explore the growing crossover between insider trading and m...

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  Episode #2

  Staley, Epstein & the Cost of Association

  Apr 28, 202529 minS2

  <p>In this episode, <b>David Masters</b> and <b>Neil Robson</b> unpack the high-stakes appeal by Jes Staley against his lifetime ban from the FCA, and the tangled web of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein at the heart of this case. </p><p>The conversation turns to the newly uncovered extent of their relationship, the regulator’s rationale for such a decisive penalty, and whether the appeal has unintentionally magnified public scepticism. Beyond that, it revisits a lesser-known whistle blower episode that marked a troubling chapter in his leadership at Barclays, while expanding the focus to Epstein - his...

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  Episode #1

  Odey, Woodford & the FCA

  Mar 5, 202529 minS2

  <p>Reputation in financial services is complex, shaped by audience perception and regulatory scrutiny. In this episode, <b>Neil Robson</b> and <b>David Masters</b> dive into the scandals surrounding Crispin Odey and Neil Woodford, exploring how they have not only damaged their personal standings but also raised fundamental questions about trust in the system. </p><p>While Odey’s primary audience - high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors - may have already distanced themselves, Woodford faces a different challenge, hoping to rebuild credibility with retail investors. But is redemption even possible?</p><p>And beyond the individuals, the regulator its...

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  Episode #7

  Kardashian, Finfluencers & Crypto

  Oct 8, 202429 minS1

  <p>As social media and generational shifts reshape the world of investment and financial advice, asset managers are facing a new and growing challenge: finfluencers. These social media personalities represent both opportunity and risk. Active on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, they can make finance more accessible, but also present reputational challenges when they promote financial products without following regulations. In this episode, David Masters and Neil Robson together with Emily Allen in the US, explore the impact of finfluencers on the asset management sector, focusing on the UK and US regulatory risks and misconduct issues they can trigger.</p><...

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