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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To spur lending, SEC loosens restrictions on business development companies
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2020
To spur lending, SEC loosens restrictions on business development companies

The regulator proposed easing calculations that determine asset coverage ratios, giving BDCs additional flexibility to issue securities

Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2020
Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers

The proposal allows hearing officers to impose additional supervision requirements for brokers involved in disciplinary matters

Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2020
Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation

SEC has released risk alerts outlining examination expectations for Reg BI, Form CRS

Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package

Senate Finance Committee spokesperson says that it's ‘too early to know what the legislation might encompass’

State regulators concerned about impact of COVID-19 on private markets
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2020
State regulators concerned about impact of COVID-19 on private markets

NJ securities chief warns that private placements may be used for virus-related frauds

Virus outbreak pounds those without rainy day funds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2020
Virus outbreak pounds those without rainy day funds

Only 21 states require high school students take a personal finance course

SEC maintains deadline for Reg BI
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2020
SEC maintains deadline for Reg BI

The major investment-advice rule remains on track despite calls to delay implementation amid the COVID-19 crisis

Court denies Raymond James’ motion to vacate $1.8 million arbitration award
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2020
Court denies Raymond James’ motion to vacate $1.8 million arbitration award

Efforts to upend arbitration decisions were criticized by claimants' attorneys

State regulators say they’re not missing an oversight beat
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 31, 2020
State regulators say they’re not missing an oversight beat

The North American Securities Administrators Association website provides a rundown of relief granted by each jurisdiction

Coronavirus stimulus package passes House, gets mixed adviser reviews
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2020
Coronavirus stimulus package passes House, gets mixed adviser reviews

The $2.2 trillion bill will boost unemployment benefits and small-business loans, but some advisers said that might not be enough