--- title: "SEC/CFTC Postponement of Form PF Amendments: What Private Fund Advisers Need to Know" description: SEC/CFTC postpones Form PF amendments to October 2026, offering private fund advisers a strategic planning window to enhance data collection and risk reporting frameworks. image: https://blog.stpis.com/hubfs/shutterstock_325898924.jpg --- [![STP_header_logo](https://blog.stpis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/STP%20Growth%20Child/STP_header_logo.png?width=75&height=94&name=STP_header_logo.png "STP_header_logo")](http://stpis.com) - [FAQs](https://stpis.com/faqs-fund-administration-compliance-managed-services/) - [About](https://stpis.com/about/) - [About STP](https://stpis.com/about/) - [History](https://stpis.com/history/) - [Team](https://stpis.com/people/) - [STP Careers](https://stpis.com/careers/) - [STP Culture](https://stpis.com/careers/culture/) - [Benefits](https://stpis.com/careers/benefits/) - [Diversite, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)](https://stpis.com/careers/deib/) - [Hiring Process](https://stpis.com/careers/hiring-process/) [Portal Login](https://portal.stpis.com/) [Connect With Us](https://stpis.com/connect-with-us/) - [Who We Serve](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/) - [Institutional Managers Investment operations services and innovative software for the front, middle, and back office.](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/institutional-managers/) - [Wealth Managers Custom and turnkey asset management programs to grow assets and support clients.](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/wealth-managers/) - [Emerging Managers Best-in-class full service solution to springboard your startup to the next level.](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/emerging-managers/) - [Private Fund Advisors Comprehensive suite of fund administration, compliance, account and investor reporting services](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/private-fund-advisors/) - [What We Do](https://stpis.com/services/) - [Investment Operations Outsourcing End-to-end investment operations and trading services.](https://stpis.com/services/investment-operations-outsourcing/) - [Fund Services Complete suite of services that deliver best-in-class fund administration.](https://stpis.com/services/fund-administration-services/) - [Compliance Services Get oversight that keeps you compliant and ready for changing regulatory requirements.](https://stpis.com/services/compliance/) - [Managed Services Designed to reduce operational burden, streamline workflows, and help you scale without adding headcount.](https://stpis.com/services/managed-services/) - [Trade Settlements Streamline processes, increase efficiency, and mitigate risk with post-trade settlement services.](https://stpis.com/services/trade-settlements/) - [Reconciliation Services Automate reconciliation tasks and strengthen oversight with reconciliation dashboards.](https://stpis.com/services/reconciliation/) - [BluePrint](https://stpis.com/blueprint/) - [Why STP](https://stpis.com/why-stp/) - [STP Knowledge Hub](https://stpis.com/stp-knowledge-hub/) - [Perspectives Fresh, original STP content written by members of our team, covering a broad range of topics.](https://blog.stpis.com/blog) - [STP in the News Our take on industry articles and topics written by our colleagues across the financial services space.](https://stpis.com/stp-knowledge-hub/in-the-news/) - [Case Studies Explore real-world success stories that highlight how we've helped clients overcome challenges, drive growth, and achieve their goals.](https://stpis.com/stp-knowledge-hub/case-studies/) - [Strategic Insights Stay ahead of regulatory changes, operational challenges, and industry shifts. 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Originally, compliance was expected by March 12, 2025. However, the deadline was extended twice and has now been postponed until October 1, 2026. This most recent extension stems from a Presidential Memorandum directing federal agencies to re-evaluate rules in light of policy, legal, and factual considerations. ### The Current Regulatory Landscape The SEC and CFTC are using this delay to reassess whether the amendments should be modified, narrowed, or even rescinded. However, with repeated extensions, private fund advisers are questioning what information they will ultimately be required to file. SEC Chairman Atkins has suggested the SEC may be open to scaling back the amendments, potentially reducing the number of advisers required to file. ### Recommended Actions for Advisers Despite the latest postponement, we do not believe advisers should treat the delay as a pause button. This time should be used to strengthen data collection and reporting frameworks, and to review fund data architecture to ensure it can capture key metrics like leverage, counterparty exposures, and liquidity.  It’s also a good idea to keep boards and investors up to date regarding the delay. The latest postponement provides breathing room but introduces new uncertainty. We advise private fund advisers to view this delay as a strategic planning opportunity. By maintaining flexibility, enhancing risk reporting, and keeping stakeholders informed, firms will be better prepared once the amendments take effect, no matter what form they take. 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