The document discusses how regulatory data can be used to create analytics opportunities. It defines regulatory data as structured data that firms are required to retain for compliance purposes. There are two main types of regulatory data: customer communications data like statements and reports, and transaction reporting data like logs and ledgers. The document argues that while this data is currently used only for compliance, it can be analyzed to create value for businesses and customers by transforming static documents into interactive experiences through personalized and predictive analytics. This allows firms to enhance customer relationships and better meet evolving customer expectations.