In the wake of amendments to Form PF introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and set to take effect on March 12, 2025, private funds—especially hedge funds—are at the threshold of adapting to a revamped regulatory environment. This blog highlights key modifications and their consequences for the sector, signaling a substantial transformation in the reporting and operational protocols of private funds amidst intensified oversight

As part of our ongoing Emerging Regulations Watch series, we delve into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent amendments to Form PF. These amendments mark a pivotal moment in private fund reporting, aiming to bolster regulatory oversight and systemic risk monitoring.

Keep reading as we dissect the implications of these changes for private funds and advisers, providing insights to help you navigate them.

In the third blog of our ESG series, we examine how the SEC’s proposed changes impact private funds and the similarities between the SEC’s Proposed Amendments and other ESG regimes.