A Conversation with Alisa Mall and Gloria Steinem
Original Report
Writer and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem and chief investment officer for Michael Dell’s family office Alisa Mall, both spoke at a Bloomberg New Voices event in New York March 23, 2026. Gloria...
Writer and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem and chief investment officer for Michael Dell’s family office Alisa Mall, both spoke at a Bloomberg New Voices event in New York March 23, 2026. Gloria Steinem spoke about financial independence, establishing her 'talking circles' and the balance of control of assets in a wide-ranging conversation with Morgan Stanley Managing Director Sherry Paul. Alisa Mall predicts a dispersion in private credit performance, which will require close attention to details to find "gems" that can be accessed at a discount. She spoke to Bloomberg's Dani Burger. (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
This development in the banking sector reflects broader tensions between regulatory pressure and financial industry practices. The banking system serves as the circulatory system of the economy; any disruption ripples through to small businesses, homebuyers, and everyday consumers who depend on credit access.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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