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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly updated Form PF, used for confidential reporting by certain investment advisers. These changes correct previous errors and add omitted amendments, ensuring accuracy and consistency. The updates, effective April 11, 2025, do not introduce new regulations but refine existing requirements. The agencies expedited the amendments without seeking public comments due to their non-substantive nature.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to swap execution facilities. This process is part of their obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act, where federal agencies must get approval from the Office of Management and Budget for any information collection. The CFTC is asking the public whether the information collection is necessary, accurate, and how its burden can be minimized. People can comment on the proposal until February 24, 2025, and the information will help ensure that swap execution facilities comply with the required regulations.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finalized amendments to its rules about margin requirements for certain swaps. These changes update how entities determine if they fall under the requirement to exchange initial margin for swaps that aren't centrally cleared. The amendments align the CFTC rules with international standards set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the International Organization of Securities Commissions. In addition, it allows certain swap dealers to use a risk-based model from other registered swap dealers to calculate necessary initial margins, making compliance more practical and internationally consistent.