Mark Schoeff Jr.

Mark Schoeff Jr. is a senior reporter at InvestmentNews. Based in Washington, D.C., he covers legislation and regulations affecting retail investment advisers and brokers. Prior to joining InvestmentNews in 2010, he wrote about employment and labor law for Workforce Management, a magazine that was published at the time by Crain Communications. He is a member of the National Press Club board. Before migrating to the editorial side of the journalism ecosystem, he served as press secretary for the late Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana and as director of external relations for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a think tank in Washington. In a region where people keep their hometown loyalties intact, he has lived in the Washington area long enough to become an actual fan of the Nationals, Wizards, Capitals and the Washington Football Team. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree from George Mason University.

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Finra guidance could help departing reps hang onto clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 11, 2019
Finra guidance could help departing reps hang onto clients

If clients ask, firms must give them contact information for their former brokers

Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2019
Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds

SEC chairman indicates desire to modify accredited investor standard.

SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest

Robert Jackson Jr. warns that the advice measure will need unified support to withstand legal challenges.

Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 08, 2019
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules

Broker-dealer's claim involves insurer's decision to stop paying trail commissions.

College costs can sink parents, too
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2019
College costs can sink parents, too

Student debt is often associated with young people taking out loans and putting off rites of passage after graduation to repay them. But mom and dad often sacrifice more.

Washington wants to ease student loan burden
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2019
Washington wants to ease student loan burden

The Trump administration and Congress are considering limits on debt allowances as well as clearer repayment options in federal programs.

Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2019
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients

One-page document would crystalize costs highlighted in Form ADV

New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI

Allison H. Lee could arrive just as the agency is finishing its advice reform rule, or get stuck awaiting Senate confirmation.

Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee

Further action appears unlikely with legislature set to adjourn April 8.

House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill

Measure would help small businesses offer plans, require that statements include lifetime-income projections, ease use of annuities in plans and increase the RMD age.