Jones finds inspiration in Pierrepoint for FX execution

Ex-Citi FX head sets up PierrepointFX with Paula Fry

Simon Jones at Citi
Simon Jones, PierrepointFX

Simon Jones is at home, talking about execution. For a former global head of e-FX at Citi, there would be nothing particularly unusual about this, except he is actually talking about real-life executions rather than the FX variety.

"I found the story of Albert Pierrepoint fascinating. As macabre as it sounds, the ‘last great executioner' kind of suited what the new venture is all about," says Jones, referring to Britain's last hangman who is credited (or debited) with more than 200 cases during

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