--- title: Community Blog (43) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (43) --- [![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://www.finos.org/osff-ny-26-landing-page) - [Fluxnova Con at OSFF NY](https://www.finos.org/fluxnova-con-at-osff-ny-2026) - [OSFF NY Workshops](https://www.finos.org/osff-ny-2026-workshops) - [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://www.finos.org/osff-ny-26-landing-page) - [Fluxnova Con at OSFF NY](https://www.finos.org/fluxnova-con-at-osff-ny-2026) - [OSFF NY Workshops](https://www.finos.org/osff-ny-2026-workshops) - [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 ## [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!   ## [FDC3 Course Simplifies Learning Open Standards for Financial Desktops](https://www.finos.org/blog/fdc3-course-simplifies-learning-open-standards-for-financial-desktops) November 09, 2021 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/fdc3-course-simplifies-learning-open-standards-for-financial-desktops#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS-FDC3-announcement.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/fdc3-course-simplifies-learning-open-standards-for-financial-desktops) The Financial Desktop Connectivity and Collaboration Consortium (FDC3) was founded in 2017 and contributed to the [**Fintech Open Source Foundation**](https://www.finos.org/) (FINOS), a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate adoption of open source software, standards and best practices in financial services. The [**FDC3**](https://fdc3.finos.org/) standard is developed and used by leading organizations across the financial industry to enable seamless interoperability amongst financial applications and has become a key enabler for transformation as financial organizations embrace micro-frontend-oriented workflows.   [**Come learn more about this Training November 9th & 10th at the FINOS Member Meeting & Open Source Strategy Forum in NYC!**](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-strategy-forum-new-york/)   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: State of Open Source in Financial Services Interview - Hilary Carter and Tosha Ellison](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-interview-hilary-carter-and-tosha-ellison) November 04, 2021 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-interview-hilary-carter-and-tosha-ellison#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-open-source-in-finance-podcast.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-interview-hilary-carter-and-tosha-ellison) In this episode of the podcast, Grizz gets the opportunity to interview two authors of the 2021 Open Source in Financial Services Report, Hilary Carter of Linux Foundation Research, and Tosha Ellison of FINOS. We discuss why and how the survey and subsequent report was initiated, unexpected (and maybe expected) findings, and key takeaways of the survey and report for the audience to use in their work tactically and strategically.   Episode show notes are available below.   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: FINOS Debrief 29 October 21](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-finos-debrief-29-october-21) October 28, 2021 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-finos-debrief-29-october-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-finos-debrief-29-october-21) In this episode of the podcast, we share recent activities, contributions, remind you about our upcoming NY Member Meeting and OSSF and celebrate our FINOS members and community.   Episode show notes are available below.   ## [Open Source Strategy Forum London 2021 Recap](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-strategy-forum-london-2021-recap) October 21, 2021 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-strategy-forum-london-2021-recap#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/ossf-2021-london-gab.jpeg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-strategy-forum-london-2021-recap) This year’s London Open Source Strategy Forum was all about coming together as a community of people, working together to develop best practices, projects, and standards that provide value to us individually, to our companies, and to the financial services industry.   In this brief recap we’ll dig just a little bit deeper into the ways OSSF London 2021 brought the community together. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Linux Foundation Research and the State of Open Source in Financial Services - 21 October 21](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-linux-foundation-research-and-the-state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-21-october-21) October 21, 2021 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-linux-foundation-research-and-the-state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-21-october-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-linux-foundation-research-and-the-state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-21-october-21) **In this episode of the podcast, we provide you with an introduction to the Linux Foundation Research group, and the FINOS 2021 State of Open Source in Financial Services report, announced at the Open Source Strategy Forum in London on October 5, 2021. Hear from some of the team that put this report together: Hilary Carter, Linux Foundation; Gilles Gravier, Wipro Ltd. & Colin Eberhardt, Scott Logic.**   Episode show notes are available below.   ## [CONGRATULATIONS to the FINOS EMEA Member and Community Award WINNERS 2021](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-finos-emea-member-and-community-awards-2021) October 21, 2021 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-finos-emea-member-and-community-awards-2021#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-awards-2021-emea.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-finos-emea-member-and-community-awards-2021) During our recent London 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!   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: FINOS & OSSF London Debrief 14 October 21](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-finos-ossf-london-debrief-14-october-21) October 15, 2021 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-finos-ossf-london-debrief-14-october-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-finos-ossf-london-debrief-14-october-21) In this episode of the podcast we're excited talk about connections coming from our first in-person conference in two years, the FINOS Member Meeting and Open Source Strategy Forum in London last week. We talk about connecting people, connecting projects, and connecting leaders in our community and beyond.   Episode show notes are available below.   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)