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Global Investigations podcast: Episode 10

December 16, 2025

Join Sharon Oded and Joost Gille for an exclusive conversation with Tom Hardin – better known as "Tipper X" – the former hedge fund analyst who helped the FBI uncover widespread insider trading, leading to over 80 convictions in Operation Perfect Hedge.

What’s in the episode:

  • A first-hand account from one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history
  • Insights into the pressures and moral dilemmas he faced
  • Lessons for business leaders and compliance teams on navigating regulatory and ethical challenges

Discover Tipper X’s extraordinary journey from Wall Street analyst to FBI informant, to now consultant and public speaker and listen to the episode here.