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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Anti-ESG funds started with roar, tapered to meow, report finds
INVESTING ESG JUN 08, 2023
Anti-ESG funds started with roar, tapered to meow, report finds

Sales were strong late last year amid several ETF launches in this category, but have since slowed, according to Morningstar.

House hearing on ESG goes off the rails
INVESTING ESG JUN 07, 2023
House hearing on ESG goes off the rails

The hearing showed that Republicans and Democrats don't agree on what 'choice' means in the context of investing.

First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2023
First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan

The case, which is seeking class status, also names Fidelity and Financial Engines as defendants.

Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel

The independent broker-dealer is developing different channel strategies as part of its rebranding, and RIAs are a big part of that.

Anti-ESG shareholder proposals rise sharply
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2023
Anti-ESG shareholder proposals rise sharply

A report from the Sustainable Investment Institute shows a 76% uptick this year in shareholder resolutions asking companies to undo their work on diversity, equity and inclusion, and other issues.

Amid oil industry profits and anti-ESG campaigns, proxy votes see less support
INVESTING ESG JUN 01, 2023
Amid oil industry profits and anti-ESG campaigns, proxy votes see less support

Environmentally focused resolutions are getting double-digit support, but less than similar proposals had in 2022.

California lawmakers move ahead with major climate disclosure bills
INVESTING ESG MAY 31, 2023
California lawmakers move ahead with major climate disclosure bills

The state is poised to go much further on emissions reporting than the Securities and Exchange Commission.

House bill would nix ESG funds in Thrift Savings Plan
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2023
House bill would nix ESG funds in Thrift Savings Plan

The retirement plan for federal government workers also includes numerous Christian and 'pro-life' funds that would seemingly be affected by the legislation.

BNY hires first chief sustainability officer from BlackRock
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 26, 2023
BNY hires first chief sustainability officer from BlackRock

Meaghan Muldoon, who had been global head of ESG integration at BlackRock, started in her new position at BNY Mellon this month.

Retirement Clearinghouse reports data breach
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 25, 2023
Retirement Clearinghouse reports data breach

Social Security and account numbers were compromised in a phishing attack, but accounts were not accessed, according to the firm.