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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Oracle to pay $12 million to settle 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2020
Oracle to pay $12 million to settle 401(k) lawsuit

The company allegedly breached its fiduciary duty, in part by selecting funds that allegedly made excessive revenue-sharing payments to Fidelity

The new essential
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 29, 2020
The new essential

By addressing clients’ health and aging, advisers can prove their value as rising health care costs threaten the security of retirement accounts

Gold dips, dampening 'safe haven' from stocks
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2020
Gold dips, dampening 'safe haven' from stocks

Prices fell about 4% Friday, though analysts said there's still an investment case for the yellow metal

401(k) trading spikes amid correction
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2020
401(k) trading spikes amid correction

Rebalancing activity was the highest it's been since 2008, according to record keeper Alight Solutions

Gold prices set to soar amid stock volatility
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 27, 2020
Gold prices set to soar amid stock volatility

Investors turn to gold for its relative safety in volatile markets. The new coronavirus outbreak is fueling sales

Intel 401(k) ruling could bolster some class actions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2020
Intel 401(k) ruling could bolster some class actions

The Supreme Court decision makes it harder for fiduciaries to cite a three-year window to have ERISA claims dismissed

Annuities group wants 401(k)s for all — including cannabis workers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2020
Annuities group wants 401(k)s for all — including cannabis workers

The Insured Retirement Institute wants mandatory retirement plan coverage for most businesses, but similar legislation has been floated in the past

'Don't run to gold' and other advice for pandemic volatility
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2020
'Don't run to gold' and other advice for pandemic volatility

After two days of stock market drops, some clients are worried

Empower, ETrade to let 401(k) clients view accounts alongside stock plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2020
Empower, ETrade to let 401(k) clients view accounts alongside stock plans

The retirement plan provider says the side-by-side view isn't a signal that the different accounts should be treated similarly

Bear market would bode well for fixed annuities: reports
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2020
Bear market would bode well for fixed annuities: reports

Low interest rates are hampering sales, but the SECURE Act and the threat of a market correction could change that