Emile Hallez

Emile Hallez is ESG editor at InvestmentNews. Previously he was U.S. news editor for ESG Clarity, covered retirement at InvestmentNews, and worked as a reporter and associate editor at Ignites, a Financial Times publication. Prior to his work in financial journalism, he cut his teeth as a reporter at Evergreen Newspapers, a small chain of community papers in Colorado. Going back even farther in time, he worked as a technician at a tissue bank, making bone, soft tissue and skin grafts. Emile is passionate about cycling, rock climbing, and environmental and animal rights issues. He can often be found exploring the woods of Maine with his wife, Meika, and rescue mutts Piper and Buckey.

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If it’s a rollover, it’s fiduciary
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
If it’s a rollover, it’s fiduciary

The new fiduciary rule will pull a lot of brokers under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and harkens back to the levelized compensation from the 2016 rule.

A look at Schwab's TD migration, 8 months in
NEWS RIAS MAY 02, 2024
A look at Schwab's TD migration, 8 months in

The company says it has been working to make former TD RIA clients happy, but smaller alternative custodians say they've been getting a lot of business.

Big asset managers silent over ESG backlash
INVESTING ESG MAY 02, 2024
Big asset managers silent over ESG backlash

Regulatory uncertainty, performance, and politicization has discouraged some advisors and fund shops.

Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'

Opponents left disappointed after final rule released, DOL accused of 'conducting an ideological campaign to ban commissions'.

Financial footprint of student loan debt
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Financial footprint of student loan debt

Surveys show student loans are a massive financial impediment for many. A recent Biden administration proposal to reduce or forgive some debt would help a small portion of borrowers.

Trump Media: A great stock to avoid altogether, advisors say
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 17, 2024
Trump Media: A great stock to avoid altogether, advisors say

Stock is a 'great way to destroy wealth' but that may not stop some of the former president's supporters.

Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income

CPAs, doctors, and lawyers have the highest-rated 401(k)s as a result of high participation and contribution rates, a new report shows.

The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real

Contributions to IRAs are up significantly this season for the 2023 tax year, according to Fidelity.

Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions

A new survey builds on research showing the provision's potential reach and effect on retirement security.

Annuities make target dates more complicated
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Annuities make target dates more complicated

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and others see a big future for target-date funds with annuities, but teaching people how to use them is a challenge.