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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Would a sovereign wealth fund work in the US?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2024
Would a sovereign wealth fund work in the US?

Trump briefly floated the idea this week, and he's far from the first to do so, but does the US really need a national fund?

Texas asset manager blacklist tested in court
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Texas asset manager blacklist tested in court

A state law that prohibits business with financial service companies accused of boycotting the oil and gas business is unconstitutional, a business group suing the state says.

Vestwell adds first annuity option for 401(k)s, from TIAA
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 05, 2024
Vestwell adds first annuity option for 401(k)s, from TIAA

Next year, the firm will add a lifetime income feature paired with a target-date series that lets customers buy annuities or take distributions at retirement.

Post CEO role, 'Omani' Carson talks psychedelics and sustainability
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Post CEO role, 'Omani' Carson talks psychedelics and sustainability

Ron Carson, who goes by Omani outside of financial services, is holding spiritual retreats and wants to build an intentional community called "Omya." He also recently became part owner of a soccer team.

Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures

Some customer complaints went unreported, and many mutual fund purchases were not reviewed, according to the self-regulatory organization.

Half of people plan to work past 65 or never retire, survey says
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2024
Half of people plan to work past 65 or never retire, survey says

Working longer helps with finances and psychological wellbeing, but over half of people end up retiring sooner than planned.

Which firm leads annuity sales this year?
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 29, 2024
Which firm leads annuity sales this year?

Sales continue to rise across the industry, Limra found.

Siemens 401(k) lawsuit latest over forfeited assets
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2024
Siemens 401(k) lawsuit latest over forfeited assets

Numerous others, including Bank of America and Nordstrom, are also facing proposed class actions.

Investors like annuities in 401(k)s, for other people
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2024
Investors like annuities in 401(k)s, for other people

Lifetime income options are good for those who are less financially savvy, a focus group with at least $500,000 said.

401(k) fees keep falling, and participants in bigger plans benefit most
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2024
401(k) fees keep falling, and participants in bigger plans benefit most

Larger plans have increasingly used lower-cost investment products like CITs, and mutual fund fees have trended downward.