A Rollercoaster Ride with Wonga: From Innovation to Regulation

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English - November 13, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB
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In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Brett Van Aswegen, CEO of Wonga South Africa.
Brett recounts the turbulent journey of the once-pioneering FinTech giant.
From its innovative roots in the UK to navigating through regulatory storms, this episode unveils the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the transformation of Wonga's business model.

Highlights
🤝Regulatory Shifts and Leadership Change
🤓 Understanding South African Customer Dynamics
🎓 Financial Literacy and Market Education

Brett Van Aswegen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettvanaswegen/

Wonga's Website: http://www.wonga.co.za/

Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/