SEC and CFTC Extend Form PF Compliance Date to Oct. 1, 2026

SEC and CFTC Extend Form PF Compliance Date to Oct. 1, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission each voted to further extend the date for investment advisers to comply with amendments to Form PF, the confidential reporting form used by certain private fund advisers…

SEC and CFTC Extend Form PF Compliance Date

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have voted to further extend the date for investment advisers to comply with amendments to Form PF, a confidential reporting form used by certain private fund advisers.

The extension gives industry participants more time to implement changes to their reporting processes and avoid potential penalties. The new compliance deadline is October 1, 2026.

What's Changing

  • Investment advisers will have additional time to adapt to amendments in Form PF.
  • The changes aim to improve data quality and enhance the SEC's oversight of private fund managers.

Risk Assessment

Our internal analysis indicates a high risk level for non-compliance, with potential penalties associated with missed deadlines. We advise investment advisers to review and plan for compliance changes promptly to avoid disruptions.

  • Risk Level: High
  • Credibility: High
  • Warning: Investment advisers should review and plan for compliance changes to avoid potential penalties.

Staying Ready

In light of the extension, investment advisers may want to consider reviewing their internal controls and reporting processes to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming deadline. This could include upgrading IT infrastructure or implementing new tools to streamline reporting and compliance.

Risk Assessment

Risk level: high

Investor note: Investment advisers should review and plan for compliance changes to avoid potential penalties.

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