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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Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2023
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck

Should the SEC turn to a third-party organization to help it increase the number of exams?

Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 17, 2023
Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice

The SEC chair calls AI 'the most transformative technology of our time,' but emphasizes the agency's focus on fraud.

Brokerages want speedy SEC review of Finra remote supervision proposals
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2023
Brokerages want speedy SEC review of Finra remote supervision proposals

Temporary relief from onsite inspections runs out at the end of this year, so firms are hoping the SEC moves quickly on the proposals.

SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2023
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients

Joseph Michael Todd of Florida stole at least $3 million from 20 customers, according to the regulator.

SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2023
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds

The proposed rule would require certain brokerages to compute the net cash they owe customers and other B-Ds on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees

The firm was also ordered to return $8.25 million to retail customers.

Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half

The Labor Department's advice rule is likely to lead to controversy over whether a recommendation to roll funds from a 401(k) to an IRA constitutes advice.

Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes

The Alabama Securities Commission issues a cease-and-desist against two men who scammed 88 victims out of more than $22.5 million.

Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI

The SEC is working on proposed rules related to artificial intelligence and other technologies, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a framework for AI legislation.

Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations

Reps traded excessively in 110 customer accounts, racking up close to $4 million in commissions and trading costs.