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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Industry groups want DOL to withdraw guidance on use of cryptocurrency
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2022
Industry groups want DOL to withdraw guidance on use of cryptocurrency

The agency's cautioning against using crypto in retirement accounts violates current law and sidesteps public input, the trade associations argue.

Fiduciary advocates raise alarm about SEC limits on term 'fiduciary'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 14, 2022
Fiduciary advocates raise alarm about SEC limits on term 'fiduciary'

In a set of frequently asked questions about Form CRS, the SEC cautions investment advisers about saying that they're held to a fiduciary standard.

Finra arbitrators award former Morgan Stanley broker $900,000
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2022
Finra arbitrators award former Morgan Stanley broker $900,000

The former rep, Joseph C. DeNicola, alleged wrongful termination, defamation and unpaid compensation.

Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings

The proposed legislation's popular provisions include increasing the RMD age to 75 and allowing employers to match student loan payments with retirement plan contributions.

Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 11, 2022
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal

Investment Adviser Association, American Securities Association say advisers need more than 48 hours to report breaches to SEC.

Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008

One of the best-performing products last year was registered index linked annuities, which are touted for use in volatile markets.

Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 07, 2022
Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum are classified as property by the Internal Revenue Service and taxed like stocks and bonds.

Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2022
Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel

Many provisions in the House Education and Labor Committee bill have only Democratic backing, which reduces their chances of being part of a bigger retirement savings measure later this year.

Supreme Court ruling could add uncertainty in Finra arbitration
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2022
Supreme Court ruling could add uncertainty in Finra arbitration

Petitions to confirm or vacate awards are now more likely to be heard in state courts, where judges tend to be more skeptical of arbitration than their federal counterparts.

Massachusetts judge strikes down state’s fiduciary rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 31, 2022
Massachusetts judge strikes down state’s fiduciary rule

Michael Kitces says Massachusetts chief securities regulator William Galvin misfired by trying to impose fiduciary duty on brokers. Robinhood celebrates its win.