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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Biden nominees for key adviser-oversight roles await Senate confirmation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 09, 2022
Biden nominees for key adviser-oversight roles await Senate confirmation

Lisa Gomez is poised to become DOL assistant secretary and head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, while Jaime Lizárraga and Mark Uyeda are set to join the Securities and Exchange Commission.

UBS loses another YES arbitration case, this one costing more than $1 million
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 08, 2022
UBS loses another YES arbitration case, this one costing more than $1 million

While the firm has prevailed in some cases involving its options trading strategy. its losses are adding up, too.

Volatile market, worried clients keep advisers from unplugging this summer
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2022
Volatile market, worried clients keep advisers from unplugging this summer

Advisers may get away from the office physically, but during these uncertain times they can't leave work behind completely.

Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum

A NASAA model rule gives states the ability to yank the license of a brokerage or advisory firm that dodges an arbitration award or other judgment.

Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms

Many trade groups representing financial advisers have donated to at least one lawmaker who objected to certifying the 2020 presidential election.

Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s

ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider that specializes in alternative investments, alleges that Labor exceeded its authority by trying to institute an effective ban.

Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 02, 2022
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds

The restitution settles Finra charges that the firm recommended Class C shares with ongoing fees when more affordable Class A shares were available.

Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 31, 2022
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker

The firm and the former rep were ordered to pay Carlos Ramon Tapia Sanchez $160,000 each in damages; his attorney said the broker inappropriately recommended that Sanchez invest in junk bonds.

Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill

The measure will provide part of the foundation for the Senate companion bill to SECURE 2.0, which the House approved in March.

SEC Chair Gensler defends ESG proposals to skeptical ICI conference
INVESTING ESG MAY 26, 2022
SEC Chair Gensler defends ESG proposals to skeptical ICI conference

The agency’s goal is to give investors more and better information so that they can determine whether companies and investment funds are living up to their ESG promises, the SEC chief said.