Let’s be brave and lift exchange controls – Farzam Ehsani

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VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani says SA has a golden opportunity to lift exchange controls rather than tighten them. It will unleash innovation and attract capital, and what exactly are we trying to fix with these proposed regulations?
11 Jun English South Africa Tech News · Investing

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