For decades, getting a loan depended on one thing: your financial history. Traditional credit scores given by the bureaus are based on bank statements, debt payments, and asset declarations. But …
Manuela Tecchio
Manuela Tecchio
With over eight years of experience in newsrooms like CNN and Globo, Manuela is a specialized business and finance journalist, trained by FGV and Insper. She has covered the sector across Latin America and Europe, and edits FintechScoop since its founding.
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The AI gold rush isn’t slowing down. While 2024 set the bar sky-high for the sector in the US, this year’s opening stretch is keeping pace with billions already pouring …
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US credit card companies are tightening their belts as economic clouds gather. Major lenders like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Synchrony are boosting reserves to cover potential losses, while others, such …
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In recent months, the idea of Canada joining the European Union has transformed from a fringe notion into a topic of serious discussion among policymakers and commentators. This shift is …
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A new challenger is stepping into the UK’s accounting and consulting arena (and it’s not a startup). Unity Advisory was co-founded by two former heavyweights from EY and PwC, aiming …
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Few people in the finance world do not know who Larry Fink is—one could argue nobody. But his journey from a middle-class family in Los Angeles to the helm of …
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This week, the crypto market showed relevant gains, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising 9.47% to $92,959.63, Ethereum (ETH) up 9.38% at $1,755.37, and Solana (SOL) outpacing them both with an 11.36% …
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Financial sector business models are going through a significant transformation: subscriptions are the new rule. Traditionally associated with entertainment and software industries, this strategy is now permeating financial services, offering …
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Tesla has just reported a 71% decline in net income for the first quarter of 2025, with profits falling to $409 million from nearly $1.13 billion the same period last …
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Super apps have changed the game in Asia by integrating all sorts of services, from messaging to payments and e-commerce into a single platform. WeChat and Alipay must be the …
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Activist investor, controversial figure, and founder of Gotham (the fund, not Batman’s city), Bill Ackman is a constant presence in the media, one way or another. A public face in …
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Once upon a time, getting financial advice meant booking an appointment with an accountant or an advisor at a bank or a wealth management firm. Today, you’re just as likely …