--- title: Community Blog (16) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (16) --- [![FINOS](https://www.finos.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sofin%20assets/SOFIN%20LOGOS/finos-logo.png?width=543&height=126&name=finos-logo.png "FINOS")](https://finos.org) - [Projects](https://www.finos.org/projects) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://ai.finos.org/) - [Common Domain Model (CDM)](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model) - [FDC3](https://www.finos.org/fdc3) - [Fluxnova](https://fluxnova.finos.org) - [FINOS Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/common-cloud-controls-project) - [High Performance Computing (HPC)](https://hpc.finos.org) - [OSERA](https://osera.finos.org/) - [Open Source Readiness Initiative](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [OS-Climate](https://www.finos.org/os-climate) - [Try our Projects](https://www.finos.org/project-sandbox) - [All Projects Landscape](https://landscape.finos.org/) - [Community](https://www.finos.org/engage-with-our-community) - [FINOS Community Calendar](https://www.finos.org/calendar) - [Community Quickstart](https://www.finos.org/get-involved) - 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[Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [FAQs](https://www.finos.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.finos.org/contact-us) - [Governing Board](https://www.finos.org/governing-board) - [Technical Oversight Committee](https://www.finos.org/technical-oversight-committee) - [Team](https://www.finos.org/team) - [Governance](https://www.finos.org/governance) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.finos.org/code-of-conduct) - [OSFF + Videos](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum) - [OSFF 2026](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum/) - [OSFF Toronto 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-toronto-2026-videos) - [OSFF New York 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-nyc-2025-videos) - [OSFF London 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-london-2026-videos) - [apidays Paris 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/apidays) - [Projects](https://www.finos.org/projects) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://ai.finos.org/) - [Common Domain Model (CDM)](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model) - [FDC3](https://www.finos.org/fdc3) - [Fluxnova](https://fluxnova.finos.org) - [FINOS Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/common-cloud-controls-project) - [High Performance Computing (HPC)](https://hpc.finos.org) - [OSERA](https://osera.finos.org/) - [Open Source Readiness Initiative](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [OS-Climate](https://www.finos.org/os-climate) - [Try our Projects](https://www.finos.org/project-sandbox) - [All Projects Landscape](https://landscape.finos.org/) - [Community](https://www.finos.org/engage-with-our-community) - [FINOS Community Calendar](https://www.finos.org/calendar) - [Community Quickstart](https://www.finos.org/get-involved) - [FINOS Community Site](https://community.finos.org/) - [Contribute](https://community.finos.org/docs/governance/Software-Projects/contribution) - [Unable to Contribute?](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [Join our Slack channel](https://finos-lf.slack.com/messages/finos-community/) - [Recognize a contributor](https://github.com/finos/community/issues/new?assignees=mcleo-d&labels=community-recognition&template=Community-Recognition.md&title=FINOS+Community+Recognition) - [Ambassador Program](https://www.finos.org/ambassador-program) - [Membership](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits) - [Members](https://www.finos.org/members) - [Inquire](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits#become-a-member) - [Join](https://joinnow.platform.linuxfoundation.org/?project=finos) - [Member ROI Summary & Calculator](https://www.finos.org/roi-report-calculator) - [Dependency Consumption Analysis](https://www.finos.org/dependency-consumption-analysis) - Resources - [2025 Mission & Vision](https://www.finos.org/2024-in-review-2025-vision) - [Research & Case Studies](https://www.finos.org/research-case-studies) - [Training](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/finos/) - [Open Source Maturity Model](https://osr.finos.org/docs/bok/OSMM/Introduction) - [Contributions Live Dashboard](https://metrics.finos.org) - [Our Github Organization](https://github.com/finos/) - [Our Developer Toolchain](https://odp.finos.org/) - [FINOS Store](https://store-finos.myshopify.com/) - News & Events - [This Week At FINOS](https://www.finos.org/this-week-at-finos) - [Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.finos.org/newsletter) - [Podcast: Open Source in Finance](https://www.finos.org/open-source-in-finance-podcast) - [Press Releases](https://www.finos.org/press) - [FINOS Events](https://www.finos.org/hosted-events) - [Community Events](https://www.finos.org/featured-events) - [Community Spotlight](https://www.finos.org/community-spotlight) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [About](https://www.finos.org/about-us) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [FAQs](https://www.finos.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.finos.org/contact-us) - [Governing Board](https://www.finos.org/governing-board) - [Technical Oversight Committee](https://www.finos.org/technical-oversight-committee) - [Team](https://www.finos.org/team) - [Governance](https://www.finos.org/governance) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.finos.org/code-of-conduct) - [OSFF + Videos](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum) - [OSFF 2026](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum/) - [OSFF Toronto 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-toronto-2026-videos) - [OSFF New York 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-nyc-2025-videos) - [OSFF London 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-london-2026-videos) - [apidays Paris 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/apidays) ![Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/10.04.19.FINOS_WebsiteBanners_3.png) # Community Blog ## [FINOS LLM Exploration](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-llm-exploration-use-case-identification) July 16, 2024 [Luca Borella](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/luca-borella) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-llm-exploration-use-case-identification#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2024-07-16%20FINOS%20LLM%20Exploration-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-llm-exploration-use-case-identification) Summary of Previous Calls and Meetings:  - [29th of May:](https://github.com/finos/ai-readiness/issues/5)FINOS kicked off the *FINOS LLM Exploration Project*, looking to identify areas of collaboration for Financial Services Institutions to build and fund collaborative research and infrastructure. The call was well-attended with a high level of engagement.  - [12th of June](https://github.com/finos/ai-readiness/issues/7): the feedback received during the kick-off call - “Don’t try to solve the world!” - was embedded in the [presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XDaEr2apZiUaPGnAyWLKZwbyLvTCBi-jfy4R_P_FKLw/edit#slide=id.g2e489ab8cd3_0_0). In the second half of the call, the following “prior art” was presented:  - FinBen (Financial Benchmarking), by Yanglet (Columbia University)  - OS-Climate Data Commons, by Cara Delia (RedHat)  - Zenith Open Data Repository, by Keith O'Donnell (Feynic Technology)   ## [FINOS Tabletop Exercise at Open Source in Finance Forum, London to Assess and Improve FSIs' Readiness for Cloud-Native Threat Detection and Response](https://www.finos.org/blog/tabletop-exercise-osff-london-2024) July 15, 2024 [Gabriele Columbro](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/gabriele-columbro) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/tabletop-exercise-osff-london-2024#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2024-07-15%20Tabletop%20exercise%20blog%20post-3.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/tabletop-exercise-osff-london-2024) **The Why** How prepared do Financial Services Institutions (FSIs) feel regarding cloud native threat detection and response?  As part of its continuous effort to identify and address challenges across its member base, the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS) and Silver member ControlPlane decided to focus on cloud native incident response readiness and address that question pragmatically and engagingly. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Colin Eberhardt - CTO, Scott Logic](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-colin-eberhardt-2024-july) July 15, 2024 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-colin-eberhardt-2024-july#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20COLIN%20EBERHARDT.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-colin-eberhardt-2024-july) In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Colin Eberhardt - CTO, Scott Logic. We talk about Colin's journey to CTO, ai, ai, ai, and ai.   ## [Highlights from the Open Source in Finance Forum London 2024](https://www.finos.org/blog/highlights-from-the-open-source-in-finance-forum-london-2024) July 03, 2024 [Niamh Parker](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/niamh-parker) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/highlights-from-the-open-source-in-finance-forum-london-2024#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/2024%20OSFF%20London%20-%20Highlights.jpg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/highlights-from-the-open-source-in-finance-forum-london-2024) On June 26th we successfully hosted our annual Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF) in London at the Park Plaza, Westminister. With nearly 600 participants, this event marked our largest event in the UK yet. A special thanks to our sponsors: [FinOps Foundation](https://www.finops.org/), [Hedera](https://hedera.com/), and [GitLab](https://about.gitlab.com/), as well as our community, digital, and partner sponsors; [Canonical](https://canonical.com/), [ControlPlane](https://control-plane.io/), [Syntasso](https://www.syntasso.io/), [turntabl](https://turntabl.io/), [GResearch](https://www.gresearch.com/), [NatWest Group](https://www.natwestgroup.com/), [Scott Logic](https://www.scottlogic.com/) and [Red Hat](https://www.redhat.com/en).  Watch the recordings now [on our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4a4duGnnD0&list=PLmPXh6nBuhJuUBKuvlzx_mOR4OwH8QX_E). Here are some of the highlights:    ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Andrew Aitken - Chief Open Source Officer - Hedera](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-andrew-aitken-hedera-2024-06) July 03, 2024 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-andrew-aitken-hedera-2024-06#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20Andrew%20Aitken-%20Hedera-1.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-andrew-aitken-hedera-2024-06) I n this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold chats with Andrew Aitken, Chief Open Source Officer at Hedera and a board member of FINOS. With over 25 years in IT consulting and open source tech, Andrew shares insights on the evolution of fintech, the role of technology in financial services, and regulatory challenges. Tune in to hear about Andrew's journey, his passion for open source, and the future of fintech innovation. ## [Congratulations to the 2024 FINOS EMEA Community Award Winners](https://www.finos.org/blog/2024-finos-emea-community-award-winners) June 27, 2024 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/2024-finos-emea-community-award-winners#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/OSFF%202024%20%28Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Forum%29/OSFF%20London%202024/2024%20OSFF%20London%20Professional%20Photos/2024%20OSFF%20London%20Profession%20Photos%20-%20Awards%20%2B%20Team/2024%20OSFF%20London%20Award%20Winners%20Group%202.jpg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/2024-finos-emea-community-award-winners) During our recent Open Source in Finance Forum, we had the opportunity to recognize many of the incredible individuals making significant contributions and creating a positive impact in open source in financial services. We're extremely grateful for all of their work, along with so many others, and want to give them another shout out in this post! ## [Announcing the New FINOS Technical Oversight Committee Members](https://www.finos.org/blog/announcing-the-new-finos-technical-oversight-committee-members) June 21, 2024 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/announcing-the-new-finos-technical-oversight-committee-members#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/2024-06-19%20New%20TOC%20Members.jpg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/announcing-the-new-finos-technical-oversight-committee-members) We’re delighted to announce the addition of five new members to the FINOS Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) after the first round of voting. Please join us in welcoming: ## [2024 OSFF Week in London!](https://www.finos.org/blog/2024-osff-week-in-london) June 21, 2024 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/2024-osff-week-in-london#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/OSFF%202024%20%28Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Forum%29/OSFF%20London%202024/OSFF%20London%20Test.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/2024-osff-week-in-london)   Are you joining us for our [**Open Source in Finance Forum**](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum-london/)on Wednesday, June 26th? Well plan the week ahead as we’re excited to share with you our week-long series of events surrounding OSFF! 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