--- title: Community Blog (42) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (42) --- [![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) - [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) - [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 ## [Open Source Readiness Panel: Unlocking Opportunity and Managing Risk in Open Source Contribution](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-panel-unlocking-opportunity-and-managing-risk-in-open-source-contribution) January 31, 2022 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-panel-unlocking-opportunity-and-managing-risk-in-open-source-contribution#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS-osr-panel-01-dec-21.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-panel-unlocking-opportunity-and-managing-risk-in-open-source-contribution) To realize the full benefit of open source software, financial institutions need to move beyond managing their use of open source and enable their developers to contribute back to the projects they depend on. But contribution comes with a new set of challenges and questions: How do you evaluate contributions for the presence of potentially valuable IP? What kinds of controls and reviews are necessary to prevent disclosure of private and sensitive data? What open source license obligations do contributions trigger? In this panel discussion, three experienced open source IP attorneys answer these and other common questions that large companies have about contributing to open source projects.  ## [Stars Aligned Last Year for Open Source to Forever Impact Financial Technology in 2022 (and Beyond)](https://www.finos.org/blog/stars-aligned-last-year-for-open-source-to-forever-impact-financial-technology-in-2022-and-beyond) January 13, 2022 [Gabriele Columbro](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/gabriele-columbro) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/stars-aligned-last-year-for-open-source-to-forever-impact-financial-technology-in-2022-and-beyond#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS-debrief-2022-open-message-gab.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/stars-aligned-last-year-for-open-source-to-forever-impact-financial-technology-in-2022-and-beyond) A 2022 open message from our FINOS Executive Director, Gabriele Columbro: First off, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday period and I hope your 2022 started wonderfully for you and your families. Yes, I can't deny we all are probably more than a bit DONE with this pandemic, but on the other hand I hope the working from home routine helped you find a better work-life balance and rediscover the joy of spending time with your family. It surely was the case for me, and I hope you are able to find your silver lining, whatever it might be. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Deutsche Bank and Open Source - Interview with Nichola Hammerton, Managing Director & Head of Architecture Strategy & Execution at Deutsche Bank](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-deutsche-bank-and-open-source-interview-with-nichola-hammerton-managing-director-head-of-architecture-strategy-execution-at-deutsche-bank) December 17, 2021 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-deutsche-bank-and-open-source-interview-with-nichola-hammerton-managing-director-head-of-architecture-strategy-execution-at-deutsche-bank#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-open-source-in-finance-podcast.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-deutsche-bank-and-open-source-interview-with-nichola-hammerton-managing-director-head-of-architecture-strategy-execution-at-deutsche-bank) In this episode of the podcast, Aitana Myohl, Strategic Initiatives Manager at FINOS, interviews Nichola Hammerton, Managing Director and Head of Architecture Strategy & Execution at Deutsche Bank (DB) about open source in financial services, and how DB has a history of, and continues to contribute to open source in financial services.     Episode show notes are available below.   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: APAC Meetup Panel Discussion - Dov Katz - Morgan Stanley, Andrew Aitken - Wipro, Julian Gordon - Hyperledger](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-apac-meetup-panel-discussion-dov-katz-morgan-stanley-andrew-aitken-wipro-julian-gordon-hyperledger) December 10, 2021 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-apac-meetup-panel-discussion-dov-katz-morgan-stanley-andrew-aitken-wipro-julian-gordon-hyperledger#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-open-source-in-finance-podcast.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-apac-meetup-panel-discussion-dov-katz-morgan-stanley-andrew-aitken-wipro-julian-gordon-hyperledger) In this episode of the podcast, we have audio from a panel you may have missed that we just did in the APAC region. Panelists included Dov Katz, Managing Director and Distinguished Engineer at Morgan Stanley, Andrew Aitken, Global Open Source Practice Lead at Wipro, Gabriele Columbro, Executive Director, FINOS, and was moderated by Julian Gordon, VP at the Linux Foundation APAC and the Hyperledger Foundation.   Episode show notes are available below.   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: (and OSSF NYC) Debrief 3 December 21](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-and-ossf-nyc-debrief-3-december-21) December 03, 2021 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-and-ossf-nyc-debrief-3-december-21#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-open-source-in-finance-podcast.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-and-ossf-nyc-debrief-3-december-21) In this episode of the podcast we're excited talk about the FINOS Member Meeting and Open Source Strategy Forum in NYC a couple of weeks ago, a new award for a FINOS project, six new members, some upcoming events, and training for FDC3.   Episode show notes are available below.   ## [Banking Tech Awards: Best FinTech Partnership - Goldman Sachs and FINOS for Legend](https://www.finos.org/blog/banking-tech-awards-best-fintech-partnership-goldman-sachs-and-finos-for-legend) December 02, 2021 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/banking-tech-awards-best-fintech-partnership-goldman-sachs-and-finos-for-legend#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS-award-winner-banking-tech-2021.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/banking-tech-awards-best-fintech-partnership-goldman-sachs-and-finos-for-legend) **We are honored to win the 2021 Banking Tech Awards for** [**Best Fintech Partnership Award**](https://www.fintechfutures.com/2021/11/congratulations-to-this-years-banking-tech-awards-winners/) **with Goldman Sachs, for our collaboration on the** [**Legend**](https://legend.finos.org/) **project.**   ## [Open Source Strategy Forum NYC 2021 Recap](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-strategy-forum-nyc-2021-recap) November 19, 2021 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-strategy-forum-nyc-2021-recap#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/ossfnyc1-1.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-strategy-forum-nyc-2021-recap) Last week we held our second FINOS Member Meeting and Open Source Strategy Forum of the year, this time in New York. We were back at New World Stages, where we held the conference in 2019, and had high expectations for our return to the theatres. We weren’t disappointed. With more than 250 in-person attendees, there was a tremendous energy throughout both events as people reconnected and also met for the first time. Reflecting on the content and conversations, three words do well to represent the days: momentum, interoperability, and community. In this brief recap we’ll dig just a little bit deeper into the ways OSSF NYC 2021 brought the community together. ## [Congratulations to the FINOS Americas Member and Community Award Winners 2021](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-finos-americas-member-and-community-award-winners-2021) November 19, 2021 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-finos-americas-member-and-community-award-winners-2021#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/ossfnycawards2021.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-finos-americas-member-and-community-award-winners-2021) During our recent New York City Member Meeting and Open Source Strategy Forum we had the opportunity to recognize many of the incredible individuals and companies 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!   No More Posts [![FINOS Logo](https://www.finos.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sofin%20assets/SOFIN%20LOGOS/FINOS_Icon_Wordmark_White.png?width=689&height=971&name=FINOS_Icon_Wordmark_White.png "FINOS Logo")](https://www.finos.org/) [![Twitter logo](https://finos.org/hubfs/2419532/FINOS/website/logos/social-logos/twitter-blue-social-panel.png)](https://twitter.com/finosfoundation) [![GitHub logo](https://finos.org/hubfs/2419532/FINOS/website/logos/social-logos/github-black-social-panel.png)](https://finos.github.io) [![LinkedIn logo](https://finos.org/hubfs/2419532/FINOS/website/logos/social-logos/linkedin-blue-social-panel.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation) [![SlideShare logo](https://finos.org/hubfs/2419532/FINOS/website/logos/social-logos/Homepage%20Social%20Panel/slideshare-logo.png)](https://www.slideshare.net/finosfoundation) [![YouTube logo](https://finos.org/hubfs/2419532/FINOS/website/logos/social-logos/Homepage%20Social%20Panel/youtube_logo-1.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJAdRALzJ7J7snubrb_Y-Q) [Contact Us](https://www.finos.org/contact-us) [info@finos.org](mailto:info@finos.org) +1 (650) 665-9773 [Privacy | ](https://www.finos.org/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service |](https://www.finos.org/terms-of-service)[Community Code of Conduct |](https://www.finos.org/code-of-conduct)[Email Preferences](https://www.finos.org/hs/manage-preferences/unsubscribe-simple) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=537250&fmt=gif)