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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Advisor misled clients on fees in Thrift Savings Plan rollovers, SEC says
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2024
Advisor misled clients on fees in Thrift Savings Plan rollovers, SEC says

A firm and its owner agreed to a settlement with the SEC over alleged misstatements to customers and a lack of procedures to ensure compliance.

Influencers, crypto, and warnings from Finra's advertising conference
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2024
Influencers, crypto, and warnings from Finra's advertising conference

Panelists go over the challenges in hiring social media influencers and communicating about complex products.

Move to Gries Financial Partners "feels like home" for industry veteran
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2024
Move to Gries Financial Partners "feels like home" for industry veteran

RIA founder and consultant starting a new role as chief growth officer.

Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp

"More acquisitions are clearly in our future," says CEO.

Bible-themed ETFs weren’t faithful to investment process, SEC says
INVESTING ETFS SEP 20, 2024
Bible-themed ETFs weren’t faithful to investment process, SEC says

Inspire Investing's ETFs and SMAs held companies that supported causes counter to the biblical values the products advertised, the regulator said in a settlement Thursday.

GOP 'woke week' advances package of anti-ESG bills
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 20, 2024
GOP 'woke week' advances package of anti-ESG bills

House Republicans passed legislation this week that would potentially tamp down on sustainable investing options within retirement plans.

Younger planners more willing to adapt to client needs
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2024
Younger planners more willing to adapt to client needs

Industry has slowly evolved into less tangible aspects, says advisor after FPA report.

Advisor who put most client assets in equity-linked notes barred by SEC
NEWS RIAS SEP 17, 2024
Advisor who put most client assets in equity-linked notes barred by SEC

Total client losses of $89 million "wiped a lot of people out,” says lawyer.

Fidelity to limit 401(k) access by third parties
NEWS RIAS SEP 16, 2024
Fidelity to limit 401(k) access by third parties

The company will shut off access to accounts by third parties that use client credentials to log in, the firm said.

1 in 8 retirees may resume working next year
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2024
1 in 8 retirees may resume working next year

As phased retirement and "unretirement" become normal, working past the traditional retirement age of 65 helps with finances and can help slow cognitive decline.