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.

Mark Schoeff Jr.
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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley broker who sought client loan for outside activities

Broker-dealer regulator previously suspended David Warren Olson for promissory note default.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2018
Finra arbitrators award $475,000 to Morgan Stanley for broker who violated protocol

Kevin Michael Clouse left the wirehouse in February 2017, months before the firm pulled out of the protocol agreement.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2018
Finra panel awards firm $780,424 against broker to repay legal costs

The question now becomes whether Alliance Affiliated Equities Corp. will be able to collect the arbitration award, a problem investors often face.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2018
Key lawmaker sees disclosure as most important part of investment-advice standard

Rep. Bill Huizenga, chair of House financial subcommittee, casts doubt on 'systemic problem.'

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 26, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule lawsuit withdrawn by fixed annuities group in DC federal court

National Association of Fixed Annuities puts focus on 5th Circuit Appeals decision to kill regulation.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 23, 2018
Business development company language added to spending bill allows for increased leverage

BDC reform was tacked onto the $1.3 trillion appropriations bill signed by Trump on Friday.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2018
Investment Adviser Association, Schwab press lawmakers for tax-reform adjustments to help advisers

Groups seek to restore deductibility for advisory fees and expand eligibility for pass-through benefits

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2018
What to watch for next with the DOL fiduciary rule

Much hinges on whether the Labor Department appeals the 5th Circuit decision by April 30.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2018
Finra looks to streamline broker-dealer exams

CEO Robert Cook says three examination teams may be consolidated.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC forging ahead on fiduciary rule despite DOL rule decision in 5th Circuit

Chairman Jay Clayton says 'the sooner the better' when asked when an SEC fiduciary rule will be ready.