Artificial intelligence is reshaping how work gets done across industries. In regulated environments, however, the bar is higher. Accuracy matters more than speed. Transparency matters more than novelty. Trust is earned through better outcomes, not new features.
At DFIN, our approach to AI reflects that reality. We are not adding AI for its own sake or chasing generative shortcuts that introduce unnecessary risk. We are embedding AI directly into the compliance heavy, reporting critical workflows where our clients already rely on us most. The result is higher value, stronger partnerships, and deeper trust across critical moments for our clients.
AI Designed for Regulated Environments
Active IntelligenceTM, embedded within our ActiveDisclosureTM financial reporting software, brings this unique approach to life. It shows how AI can enhance judgment, strengthen outcomes, and reinforce DFIN’s role as a trusted partner in compliance and SEC reporting.
Active Intelligence is purpose-built for regulated, compliance-driven reporting environments. It applies AI to compare draft SEC filings against a company’s own historical disclosures and selected peer benchmarks, helping reduce risk and expedite the preparation of 10-Qs, 10-Ks, proxy statements, and IPO filings.
By focusing on insight rather than generating content, Active Intelligence:
- Streamlines research, comparison, and analysis
- Grounds every result in real, permissioned data
- Supports auditability and consistency across filings
- Reduces the risk of errors during review
This matters because regulatory work does not pause when markets become volatile. If anything, scrutiny increases. Our clients need confidence that their disclosures reflect market practice, withstand review, and align with evolving expectations. Active Intelligence helps deliver that confidence.
Outcomes Over Tools
Our experience with client-facing AI reinforces a simple truth: clients rely on DFIN for outcomes, not just tools.
Active Intelligence enhances how we deliver value by making our team of professionals more effective and our clients more confident. It scales expertise when it is needed most, supported by experienced project management and technology designed for mission-critical workflows.
Here is what one client recently had to say about how they leveraged Active Intelligence:
“We used DFIN’s Active Intelligence for our 10-K and it quickly proved its value. The peer analysis surfaced disclosures we hadn’t historically included in this format, which led us to take a closer look and decide to add more detail. Having this visibility across our peers built real confidence in our decisions.”
That trust is earned by combining AI with decades of regulatory expertise, disciplined processes, and a service model built for high-stakes work.
Responsible AI, by Design
How AI is deployed matters just as much as what it does. DFIN’s approach to AI is transparent and client-centric. AI capabilities are opt-in, not required. Results are reviewable, not automatic, so humans remain in the loop. Clients stay in control of how AI is used within their governance frameworks.
We also actively involve clients in shaping our roadmap through an AI Client Advisory Panel, ensuring new capabilities address real needs and align with regulatory expectations. Internally, our AI initiatives are guided by dedicated leadership and oversight to maintain enterprise-grade security, privacy, and compliance.
This approach reflects our belief that AI should strengthen trust, not test it.
AI as a Force Multiplier
At DFIN, AI is not a feature. It is a force multiplier. By embedding AI directly into compliance workflows, we improve insight quality, streamline execution, and elevate decision-making for both clients and our teams. We deepen client relationships and reinforce our position at the center of the regulatory and capital markets ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
As AI adoption accelerates in 2026, DFIN is setting the standard for responsible, enterprise-grade AI in regulated markets. By building AI the right way and embedding it where compliance matters most, we are helping clients navigate complexity with confidence and reinforcing DFIN’s role as a trusted partner in the next era of financial reporting.
