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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What a lawsuit by Exxon could mean for shareholder resolutions
INVESTING ESG MAR 13, 2024
What a lawsuit by Exxon could mean for shareholder resolutions

Even though shareholders withdrew their proposals, the company is pressing ahead with its lawsuit, and lobbying groups are supporting it.

Annuity sales leaderboard changes as more sales go indie
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 12, 2024
Annuity sales leaderboard changes as more sales go indie

Fixed annuity sales broke records, pushing Athene Annuity & Life to top-seller status.

Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon

With the final version of the rule now at the Office of Management and Budget, it won't be long before it's published. Don't expect a lot of changes, lawyers say.

Billions flood into bitcoin ETFs amid price surge – just not Grayscale's
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2024
Billions flood into bitcoin ETFs amid price surge – just not Grayscale's

Even as the stock market and gold are at high points, spot bitcoin ETFs have been raking it in, with one of them becoming the fastest ever to reach $10 billion.

An RIA by women for women (and everyone)
NEWS RIAS MAR 08, 2024
An RIA by women for women (and everyone)

Expressive Wealth, led by women, takes an approach that includes having a clinical psychologist on staff.

SEC climate rule leaves a lot up to companies
INVESTING ESG MAR 06, 2024
SEC climate rule leaves a lot up to companies

There will likely be a legal challenge, even though the SEC appears to have trimmed the climate rule to withstand litigation, lawyers said.

SEC passes climate rule that leaves no one happy
INVESTING ESG MAR 06, 2024
SEC passes climate rule that leaves no one happy

Scope 3 emissions excluded, commissioner says steps forward are 'bare minimum.'

Meeting remotely now OK for most clients, and advisors say it helps business
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 05, 2024
Meeting remotely now OK for most clients, and advisors say it helps business

Discouraged by traffic and comfortable in their homes, people are increasingly amenable to Zoom meetings, a survey finds.

What representation in the C-suite says about the gender pay gap
INVESTING ESG MAR 04, 2024
What representation in the C-suite says about the gender pay gap

Few of the highest-level corporate jobs are held by women, and the difference is even more pronounced in financial services.

Surprise – workers want higher pay
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2024
Surprise – workers want higher pay

Companies say employees are 'insatiable,' but most workers say their compensation isn't keeping up with inflation, a report from Franklin Templeton found.