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The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) jointly with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), has extended the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on February 8, 2024. The original compliance date fell on March 12, 2025, and is now extended to June 12, 2025.
Read MoreOCIE released two Risk Alerts to address upcoming compliance expectations for the new Form CRS and Regulation Best Interest requirements. OCIE acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic has created unusual issues for firms but will continue to conduct examinations as usual.
While the international COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the lives of the world’s citizens and, by extension, the United States’ securities infrastructure, the SEC is taking steps to provide relief to firms and funds through delays in form filing and document delivery obligations.
As efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus expand worldwide, the SEC remains focused on maintaining a fair and orderly market and continuing its operations. The Commission has transitioned most of its staff to work remotely and conducts remote exams and enforcement.