City Supervisor Chairman Under Fire After Whistleblower’s Identity Revealed
The chairman of the city’s watchdog is under fire for revealing the identity of a whistleblower.
Ashley Alder has been accused of breaching the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) code of conduct after allegedly breaching the confidentiality of a former employee who complained about opaque hiring practices.
He forwarded emails that mentioned his name, address or concerns, the Financial Times reported.
Pointing fingers: Ashley Alder accused of breaching the Financial Conduct Authority’s code of conduct
The employee was dismissed for alleged misconduct and lost an employment tribunal case – but has appealed – accusing the FCA of “incompetence”.
The FCA is investigating whether allegations of misconduct should be formally investigated internally.
The regulator said: ‘This is an exceptional case. The senior independent director will assess how this was handled.’
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