Episode 10: Inside Tipper X’s journey from hedge fund analyst to FBI informant

In the 10th episode of our Global Investigations podcast series, join Sharon Oded (Head of Investigations, Amsterdam) and Joost Gille (Associate in Regulatory, Compliance and Investigations, Amsterdam) for an exclusive conversation with Tom Hardin, better known as “Tipper X”. Tipper X is a former hedge fund analyst who cooperated with the FBI to uncover widespread insider trading and secure over 80 convictions in its Operation Perfect Hedge investigation.

What to expect:

• a personal, first-hand account from one of the world’s most prolific informants in securities fraud history;
• an enlightening deep dive into the dilemma faced by a young, promising Wall Street analyst who, under the pressure of meeting financial targets, is tempted by an opportunity to cross the line into illicit conduct; and
• an honest exploration of the moral thought processes underlying the decision to commit fraud and, later, to cooperate with authorities.

This discussion offers unique insights into Tipper X’s extraordinary journey from Wall Street analyst, to FBI informant, to the consultant and public speaker he is today. Along the way, this episode will also provide some key takeaways for business leaders and compliance teams seeking to navigate and address regulatory and ethical challenges.

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