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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Labor Department gathers information on how retirement plans use ESG funds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2020
Labor Department gathers information on how retirement plans use ESG funds

The agency is likely collecting data to shape a proposed rule on investment selection

SEC chairman emphasizes Reg BI protections on rollovers, complex product sales
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2020
SEC chairman emphasizes Reg BI protections on rollovers, complex product sales

Pandemic conditions make acting in clients’ interests even more important, Jay Clayton says

Ex-Raymond James broker faces criminal charges for defrauding elderly customers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2020
Ex-Raymond James broker faces criminal charges for defrauding elderly customers

The SEC filed a parallel civil complaint against Frederick M. Stow for stealing nearly $1 million

Just 2 states require their investment advisers to file Form CRS
NEWS RIAS JUN 12, 2020
Just 2 states require their investment advisers to file Form CRS

Rhode Island, Oklahoma advisers join SEC-registered advisers in meeting June 30 deadline

SEC approves Finra rule setting minimum fee for expungement requests
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 10, 2020
SEC approves Finra rule setting minimum fee for expungement requests

New floor of about $8,300 is meant to end the ‘$1 trick’ for brokers seeking quick clearing of records

Why living-room lobbying may be here to stay
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 10, 2020
Why living-room lobbying may be here to stay

The pandemic has pushed trade associations to virtual meetings to make their case with lawmakers

Finra's fine proceeds to upgrade technology, track trading, educate investors
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2020
Finra's fine proceeds to upgrade technology, track trading, educate investors

The self-regulator used $39.5 million in fines plus another $31.6 million from reserves for the initiatives

Finra orders Merrill Lynch to pay $7.2 million over mutual fund overcharges
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2020
Finra orders Merrill Lynch to pay $7.2 million over mutual fund overcharges

The brokerage reimbursed customers a year ago, earning a break on sanctions for cooperation

DOL encourages use of private equity funds in retirement plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2020
DOL encourages use of private equity funds in retirement plans

Investor advocates warn high-risk, high-fee investments could harm savers

DOL sends revised fiduciary rule to Office of Management and Budget
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2020
DOL sends revised fiduciary rule to Office of Management and Budget

After being stalled for months, the proposal has finally advanced and could be heading toward public release