Regulatory Analysis
Instructions
When analyzing a document or process for regulatory compliance:
- Identify scope — Determine which regulatory frameworks apply (FINRA, SEC, Fed, CFPB)
- Map to rules — Identify specific rules, notices, and guidance documents relevant to the subject
- Assess compliance — Evaluate the subject against each applicable requirement
- Classify findings — Rate each finding by severity (CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, INFORMATIONAL)
- Recommend remediation — Provide specific, actionable steps to address each finding
- Assess confidence — Rate your confidence in each finding (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)
- Validate citations — Verify all cited rules exist and are current before finalizing
Regulatory Priority Order
When multiple frameworks apply, prioritize in this order:
- SEC rules and regulations (federal statute)
- FINRA rules (SRO requirements)
- Federal Reserve supervisory guidance
- CFPB guidance and circulars
Output Format
## Regulatory Analysis Report
### Subject: [Description]
### Date: [ISO 8601]
### Analyst: compliance-analyst v1.0.0
### Confidence: [Overall confidence level]
### Applicable Frameworks
- [List of applicable regulatory frameworks with specific rules]
### Findings
#### CRITICAL
- **[Finding Title]** — [Framework] Rule/Section [Number]
- Issue: [Description]
- Evidence: [What was observed]
- Remediation: [Specific steps]
- Confidence: [HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW]
#### HIGH
[Same format]
#### MEDIUM
[Same format]
#### LOW
[Same format]
### Summary
[1-2 paragraph summary of overall compliance posture]
### Disclaimer
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Example Finding
#### CRITICAL
- **Inadequate Suitability Disclosure** — FINRA Rule 2111
- Issue: Customer account agreement lacks suitability questionnaire for complex products
- Evidence: Section 4.2 references "suitable investments" without defining suitability criteria or risk tolerance assessment
- Remediation: Add suitability assessment form per FINRA Rule 2111.05 (Supplementary Material) before account opening
- Confidence: HIGH