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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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2016
Industry, adviser groups raise concerns about SEC's business continuity proposal

They caution that making advisers liable for fraud if they lack such a plan is the wrong way to achieve investor protection goals.

Appeals court judge questions Camardas' claim in fee-only case against CFP Board
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2016
Appeals court judge questions Camardas' claim in fee-only case against CFP Board

Lawyer representing the two Florida planners was grilled at a hearing on Wednesday over his argument of selective enforcement.

FPA seeks more influence over CFP Board, regulators by creating advisory council
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2016
FPA seeks more influence over CFP Board, regulators by creating advisory council

New six-member panel will take input from members regarding concerns about groups that formulate policies affecting planners.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2016
Why financial advisers hate Elizabeth Warren

The senator has emerged as an ardent champion of the DOL fiduciary rule and has used congressional hearings to take on Wall Street and industry regulators alike.

SEC steps up scrutiny of adviser use of social media
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 02, 2016
SEC steps up scrutiny of adviser use of social media

New rule to include site information on Form ADV part of evolving regulations on the web tool.

RETIREMENT TAX SEP 01, 2016
Trump corporate tax plan could be a boon for advisory firms

For some advisers who structure their practices so that revenue is reported on their personal income tax returns, Mr. Trump's idea represents a significant tax break.

Finra launches exam sweep of business development companies
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 26, 2016
Finra launches exam sweep of business development companies

Regulator: "There is concern that retail customers may not fully understand the risks and the potential impact on their portfolios."

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2016
Despite lawsuits, DOL is working with advisers to help implement fiduciary rule

INVESTING ETFS AUG 23, 2016
SEC zeroes in on ETF risks and mutual fund charges

The agency is scrutinizing ETFs because of instances of sharp volatility, and has launched an initiative to evaluate how mutual funds can better inform investors about costs.

Finra elects Vanguard's John Brennan chairman to replace Richard Ketchum
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2016
Finra elects Vanguard's John Brennan chairman to replace Richard Ketchum

He will begin Aug. 15, at about the same time Robert Cook, a former division director at the SEC, takes over as chief executive.