Getting to Know You: Carl Hasty, Smart Currency Business
The Director of Smart Currency Business, the corporate arm of Smart Currency Exchange, explains how a rugby captain, like-minded people and small,…
Sunday 20 September 2026
The people behind the headlines: Business Matters profiles the founders, executives and investors shaping UK business – how they built what they built, what they’re worth, and what they’re doing next. Start with our most-read: Steven Bartlett’s ventures and valuation, and our running coverage of Getting to Know You profiles. For first-person conversations with founders, see our Interviews section.
The Director of Smart Currency Business, the corporate arm of Smart Currency Exchange, explains how a rugby captain, like-minded people and small,…
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