Lucy Raitano
About Lucy Raitano
Lucy Raitano is a Breaking News Correspondent for Markets & Finance at Thomson Reuters, specializing in European, Middle Eastern, and African IPOs. She has extensive experience in financial journalism, having previously worked at Refinitiv and other notable organizations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lucy Raitano serves as a Breaking News Correspondent for Markets & Finance at Thomson Reuters, a role she has held since 2022. Based in London, she focuses on reporting breaking news related to financial markets across the European, Middle Eastern, and African regions. Her work includes covering significant initial public offerings (IPOs) that exceed $50 million, providing timely insights into market movements and trends.
Previous Experience in Financial Reporting
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Raitano worked at Refinitiv as a Reporter for the International Financing Review from 2018 to 2022. In this position, she reported on various financial topics, enhancing her expertise in market analysis. Additionally, she contributed as a Markets Reporter at ICIS from 2017 to 2018, where she focused on market developments and trends.
Background in Journalism and Analysis
Raitano has a diverse background in journalism and analysis. She worked as a Journalist and Industry Analyst at Mexico Business Publishing from 2016 to 2017, where she gained experience in reporting and industry insights. Furthermore, she served as a Freelance Contributor for LatAm INVESTOR for 10 months in 2017-2018, providing her with additional exposure to financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Lucy Raitano earned her MA in Spanish and Italian from The University of Edinburgh, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. This educational background has contributed to her language proficiency and analytical skills, which she applies in her current role. Her expertise lies in covering breaking news in the finance sector, particularly within the EMEA region.
Early Career in Customer Service
Raitano began her career as a Customer Service Representative in Logistics Coordination at Huntsman from 2014 to 2016. This role provided her with foundational skills in customer relations and logistics, which complement her later work in journalism and reporting.