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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Impax North America president Keefe to retire
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2023
Impax North America president Keefe to retire

Joe Keefe, who has led the group and its precursor since 2005, will be replaced by Ed Farrington, the group's head of distribution.

Fund shops focused on ESG despite pushback, reports show
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2023
Fund shops focused on ESG despite pushback, reports show

More than half of US asset managers see ESG as a high priority, and many are adding staff to support that.

GOP attorneys general go after climate-minded insurers
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 17, 2023
GOP attorneys general go after climate-minded insurers

The Republican AGs are examining net-zero goals that insurance companies have agreed to as part of an industry group.

As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2023
As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds

An analysis tool on its Invest Your Values site gives participants a peek into the exposure their plans have.

DOL's apparent U-turn in court hints at new fiduciary rule in works
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2023
DOL's apparent U-turn in court hints at new fiduciary rule in works

The American Securities Association says the Labor Department voluntarily dropped its appeal of a Florida court's decision striking down DOL guidance making rollover advice fiduciary.

SEC's delay on climate disclosure rule leaves companies in limbo
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 12, 2023
SEC's delay on climate disclosure rule leaves companies in limbo

Few companies have goals in place that would reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in line with Paris goals, according to MSCI.

EVs, heat pumps and solar panels: What advisors say about new tax credits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2023
EVs, heat pumps and solar panels: What advisors say about new tax credits

The Inflation Reduction Act gives clients many reasons to make their homes more energy-efficient or get an electric vehicle, now or later.

House hearing on ESG paints picture of two different Americas
INVESTING ESG MAY 11, 2023
House hearing on ESG paints picture of two different Americas

Representatives took jabs at the other party and expressed opposing views on the potential of ESG.

S&P expands focus on biodiversity risk data
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 10, 2023
S&P expands focus on biodiversity risk data

New data on 17,000 companies is available using a methodology developed in conjunction with the UN Environment Programme.

Maine legislators halt bill opposed to use of ESG factors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2023
Maine legislators halt bill opposed to use of ESG factors

State pension professionals argued against it, saying the legislation would limit investment considerations.