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

