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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Single-bond ETF manager goes against current by asking SEC for mutual fund share class
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2023
Single-bond ETF manager goes against current by asking SEC for mutual fund share class

There has been a trend away from mutual funds toward ETFs, but not in the 401(k) world, and fund provider F/m Investments sees that an opportunity.

Gold IRA, rare coin sellers find a home with inexperienced investors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2023
Gold IRA, rare coin sellers find a home with inexperienced investors

Regulators have taken numerous actions against metals dealers that target older customers through TV ads.

SEC's lawsuit is a stretch to regulate insurance, lawyer says
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 21, 2023
SEC's lawsuit is a stretch to regulate insurance, lawyer says

A case against an advisor and insurance agent over his failure to disclose commissions could have wider consequences.

Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2023
Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors

The term is used and misused to the extent that it has lost meaning — but it's not going away, and it could be a mistake to ignore it.

Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024

While prices for some essentials continue to increase, it's likely that the cost-of-living adjustment will be much lower than 2023's.

Nuveen and TIAA roll out target-date series with annuity feature
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Nuveen and TIAA roll out target-date series with annuity feature

Few 401(k) plans have such features, but product providers expect that to change.

Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2023
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says

ESG-themed funds named in the case are only available through a brokerage window, the defendant noted.

Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions

Legislation would extend spousal protections used in pensions to defined-contribution plans.

Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline

New research shows that mental deterioration hits some groups of retirees harder than others.

How the end of the student loan pause could affect retirement saving
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
How the end of the student loan pause could affect retirement saving

Next year, more employers will start offering 401(k) matches for workers who don't contribute but are paying down loans.