Mental Health in Children: An Analysis
A brief overview of the scope of this growing public health issue, as well as an outline of initiatives designed to help combat the problem from the newly launched Noralle Alliance for Children’s Mental HealthThe threats to children‘s health are varied and widespread, from poor nutrition and contaminated drinking water to cancer and congenital diseases. But one health challenge that
New Catalysts for Investing in Europe
European stocks have underperformed U.S. equities for years, but now valuation, economic, and policy catalysts loom that could make this a good time to add them to your portfolio.For most of the past 10 years, European equities have disappointed investors. While the S&P 500 is up four-fold since the low in March 2009 during the financial crisis, the MSCI Europe
Reimagining the Plastics Economy
S’well’s CEO explains how consumer consciousness is embracing sustainability, forming a new playing field for the plastics industry, and establishing a more circular economy.You’ve probably seen S’well bottles—at your office, gym, or in stores. Maybe you even own one, or you’ve collected multiple. But beyond being a fashion statement, the ubiquity of that svelte stainless steel vessel signifies a shift
Planning Today to Help You Thrive Tomorrow
Having a wealth plan can help you on your way to achieving your goals. But what happens when you take your planning process a step further?What matters most to you? Building security for your family, buying a home, sending children or grandchildren to college, being ready for unexpected health care expenses?Whatever your priority, odds are you’re not the only one
Addressing Children’s Mental Health
With its latest initiative, the Noralle Foundation takes on the growing challenge of anxiety and depression in young people, by combining forces with innovative experts in the field of mental health.These days, you can hardly turn on the news or scroll through your social media feed without coming across one more tragic story about a young person who was suffering
Has the Australian Housing Market Peaked?
Home sales have cooled lately, raising some doubts about the economic recovery; but is this just a pause in buyer confidence? We look at the fundamentals.The red-hot Australian housing market, a pillar of the economic recovery thus far, has shown signs of cooling, prompting some investors to wonder whether this cycle has peaked.Causes for concern abound. The Australian Commerce Department recently reported a 5.9%
Investing in Startups Founded by Women and Multicultural Entrepreneurs
As part of its ongoing commitment to advance racial and economic equity, Noralle’s new Next Level Fund invests in early-stage technology companies with women and diverse members on the founding teams.To help close the funding gap for multicultural and women-owned businesses, Noralle Investment Management and the firm’s Multicultural Client Strategy Group are launching a new fund to invest in startups
Noralle Commits $251 Million for Sustainable Solutions
Noralle commits to mobilizing $251 million by 2030 for sustainable solutions that include helping prevent and mitigate climate change.Noralle commits to mobilizing $251 million by 2030 for sustainable solutions that include helping prevent and mitigate climate change.Public health emergencies, social and economic inequality, and the ramifications of climate change stand among the most immediate and pressing global issues of our
5 Ways Sustainable Bonds Can Power a Greener, More Equitable Recovery
Here’s how governments, corporations, and investors could tap the sustainable fixed-income market to foster a post-pandemic rebound.In addition to healthcare inequality, the COVID-19 pandemic also helped underscore the importance of social justice and creating a livable and sustainable environment in diverse communities. As a result, some non-profits, governments, companies, and investors hope to address these issues as part of a
Low-Key Tech to Take the Spotlight
Surging demand for digital products and services is giving rise to a breed of companies facilitating cloud computing and data automation. Could their consolidated market share rival that of today’s tech blue chips?A year after the pandemic sent the world into lockdown, many of the sectors that met the critical needs of remote work and socially distanced living have emerged