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Welcome to the CDM Masterclass recordings, where we explored the latest advancements in the Common Domain Model (CDM). This session brought together industry experts to learn about recent developments, practical applications, and emerging tools designed to make CDM adoption more efficient. Throughout the masterclass, speakers covered topics such as collateral management with the CDM Object Builder, regulatory reporting, and AI-powered automation. We also demonstrated real-world implementations and discussed how AI and automation can enhance CDM-driven financial processes. Watch the presentations to catch up on key insights and innovations.

The Innovate.DTCC AI Hackathon, in partnership with FINOS and Broadridge, has officially concluded, and the results are in! Over the past week, top innovators from across finance, technology, and academia came together to build AI-powered solutions that will help shape the future of capital markets. Let’s recap the journey:

FINOS TOC UPDATE

11 February 2025

Welcome to the first monthly newsletter from the FINOS Technical Oversight Committee! This month we’ll loop you in on the latest activities from the TOC— beginning with the context behind this newsletter.

We’ll also aim to have a few timely updates from projects— starting here with notes from TraderX and Common Cloud Controls!

Over time, we hope this newsletter will help increase alignment and visibility across the FINOS Landscape.

We are thrilled to announce that Kosli has joined the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), a Linux Foundation organization dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation in financial services technology. Our goal is to engage the community establishing common standards and automation practices for DevOps controls and change management automation.

Dear FINOS Community,

I hope you’re all doing well. So much is happening across FINOS, and I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates with you. 

Discover actionable strategies for managing open source dependencies and reducing vulnerabilities. Learn how to leverage Dependency Consumption Analysis, a free FINOS member benefit powered by Sonatype, to improve software security.

Watch an engaging session in the Open Source in Finance Webinar Series.

In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Plank from NatWest Bank and Derik Evangelisa from Syntasso. They delve into the evolution of platform engineering, open-source technologies, and how NatWest uses cloud-native tools to deliver platforms as a product.

Learn about the innovative Kratix framework, its role in enabling developers, and how open-source principles are being adopted in financial services. Whether you're a technical enthusiast or on the business side, this discussion provides valuable insights into modernizing IT practices and fostering innovation.

When a routine automatic payment fails due to a network glitch, the consequences stack up fast: late fees, service disruptions, and hours spent attempting to resolve the issue.