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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State Street further extends proxy voting choice to ETFs
INVESTING ESG MAY 24, 2023
State Street further extends proxy voting choice to ETFs

The new policy will apply to more than 80% of institutional equity fund assets and ETFs.

Efforts to sway public opinion on ESG aren't working, survey suggests
INVESTING ESG MAY 23, 2023
Efforts to sway public opinion on ESG aren't working, survey suggests

A Gallup poll shows that people's familiarity with ESG and views about it might not have been affected by the culture wars.

Insurers take heat from shareholders over oil and gas coverage
INVESTING ESG MAY 22, 2023
Insurers take heat from shareholders over oil and gas coverage

Resolutions asking companies to phase out coverage for new projects aren't doing as well as those pushing insurers to disclose plans for their climate goals.

ESG jobs in finance come with a bigger paycheck, data show
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2023
ESG jobs in finance come with a bigger paycheck, data show

Hiring and compensation for industry position with 'ESG' in the title have increased, Revelio Labs found.

Sustainable investing practice brings advisor 'perfect' clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2023
Sustainable investing practice brings advisor 'perfect' clients

Ninety-eight percent of Eric Souder's clients are invested in socially responsible portfolios he runs that are built with institutional shares of mutual funds.

Impax North America president Keefe to retire
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2023
Impax North America president Keefe to retire

Joe Keefe, who has led the group and its precursor since 2005, will be replaced by Ed Farrington, the group's head of distribution.

Fund shops focused on ESG despite pushback, reports show
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2023
Fund shops focused on ESG despite pushback, reports show

More than half of US asset managers see ESG as a high priority, and many are adding staff to support that.

GOP attorneys general go after climate-minded insurers
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 17, 2023
GOP attorneys general go after climate-minded insurers

The Republican AGs are examining net-zero goals that insurance companies have agreed to as part of an industry group.

As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2023
As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds

An analysis tool on its Invest Your Values site gives participants a peek into the exposure their plans have.

DOL's apparent U-turn in court hints at new fiduciary rule in works
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2023
DOL's apparent U-turn in court hints at new fiduciary rule in works

The American Securities Association says the Labor Department voluntarily dropped its appeal of a Florida court's decision striking down DOL guidance making rollover advice fiduciary.