AstuteRAG-FQA: Task-Aware Retrieval-Augmented Generation Framework for Proprietary Data Challenges in Financial Question Answering

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2510.27537v1
• Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:13:03 GMT
• Title: AstuteRAG-FQA: Task-Aware Retrieval-Augmented Generation Framework for Proprietary Data Challenges in Financial Question Answering
• Authors: Mohammad Zahangir Alam, Khandoker Ashik Uz Zaman, Mahdi H. Miraz,
• Abstract summary: We introduce AstuteRAG-FQA, an adaptive RAG framework tailored for Financial Question Answering (FQA)<n>We propose a four-tier task classification: explicit factual, implicit factual, interpretable rationale, and hidden rationale involving implicit causal reasoning.<n>The framework incorporates multi-layered security mechanisms including differential privacy, data anonymization, and role-based access controls to protect sensitive financial information.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) shows significant promise in knowledge-intensive tasks by improving domain specificity, enhancing temporal relevance, and reducing hallucinations. However, applying RAG to finance encounters critical challenges: restricted access to proprietary datasets, limited retrieval accuracy, regulatory constraints, and sensitive data interpretation. We introduce AstuteRAG-FQA, an adaptive RAG framework tailored for Financial Question Answering (FQA), leveraging task-aware prompt engineering to address these challenges. The framework uses a hybrid retrieval strategy integrating both open-source and proprietary financial data while maintaining strict security protocols and regulatory compliance. A dynamic prompt framework adapts in real time to query complexity, improving precision and contextual relevance. To systematically address diverse financial queries, we propose a four-tier task classification: explicit factual, implicit factual, interpretable rationale, and hidden rationale involving implicit causal reasoning. For each category, we identify key challenges, datasets, and optimization techniques within the retrieval and generation process. The framework incorporates multi-layered security mechanisms including differential privacy, data anonymization, and role-based access controls to protect sensitive financial information. Additionally, AstuteRAG-FQA implements real-time compliance monitoring through automated regulatory validation systems that verify responses against industry standards and legal obligations. We evaluate three data integration techniques - contextual embedding, small model augmentation, and targeted fine-tuning - analyzing their efficiency and feasibility across varied financial environments.

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