--- title: Community Blog (5) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (5) --- [![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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[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 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 2025 FINOS North America Community Award Winners](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-2025-finos-north-america-community-award-winners) October 22, 2025 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-2025-finos-north-america-community-award-winners#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/OSFF%202025%20(Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Forum)/OSFF%20New%20York%20NYC%202025/2025Q4%20-%20OSFF%20NYC%20Opening%20%26%20Closing%20Remarks%20-%20Gabriele%20Columbro-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-2025-finos-north-america-community-award-winners) During our recent Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF) in New York, we had the honor of recognizing some of the outstanding individuals making meaningful contributions and driving positive impact across the open source in financial services ecosystem. We’re incredibly grateful for their efforts and for the many others who continue to support and strengthen this growing community. We’re pleased to highlight the recipients of the 2025 FINOS North America Community Awards.  ## [From Standards to Impact: CDM Becomes an Active FINOS Project](https://www.finos.org/blog/from-standards-to-impact-cdm-becomes-an-active-finos-project) October 20, 2025 [Jane Gavronsky](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/jane-gavronsky) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/from-standards-to-impact-cdm-becomes-an-active-finos-project#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2025-10-20%20-%20From%20Standards%20to%20Impact%20CDM%20Becomes%20an%20Active%20FINOS%20Project-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/from-standards-to-impact-cdm-becomes-an-active-finos-project) *Advancing the FINOS mission to enable financial institutions to scale, modernize, and enhance profitability through open technologies.* A Major Milestone for Open Standards and Financial Interoperability The Common Domain Model (CDM) has officially achieved Active Project status at FINOS, meeting a rigorous set of requirements and marking a defining moment in the industry’s move toward true digital interoperability. This achievement demonstrates the model’s accelerating adoption and the strength of the open-source community driving it forward. ## [The Future of Compliance Will Be Built in the Open](https://www.finos.org/blog/the-future-of-compliance-will-be-built-in-the-open) October 15, 2025 [Luca Borella](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/luca-borella) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/the-future-of-compliance-will-be-built-in-the-open#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2025-10-14%20-%20The%20Future%20of%20Compliance%20Will%20Be%20Built%20in%20the%20Open.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/the-future-of-compliance-will-be-built-in-the-open) Why Banks and Cloud Providers Are Choosing Collaboration Over Fragmentation  At **Sibos 2025**, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel with **Allison Nachtigall (Microsoft)** and **Aric Rosenbaum (Red Hat)** on the benefits of bringing together financial institutions and technology vendors to define common controls and how open collaboration can accelerate modernization in the financial sector — from cloud adoption to AI risk governance. ## [FINOS SDLC Governance Working Group: Building the Future of Software Delivery Controls](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-sdlc-governance-working-group-building-the-future-of-software-delivery-controls) October 14, 2025 [Mike Long](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/mike-long) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-sdlc-governance-working-group-building-the-future-of-software-delivery-controls#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2025-10-14%20-%20Kosli%20Blog%20FINOS%20SDLC.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-sdlc-governance-working-group-building-the-future-of-software-delivery-controls) **A New Initiative for Standardized Software Governance** On June 23rd, the day before OSFF London, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Kosli came together to establish a working group to create a standardized framework for software delivery governance that could transform how financial institutions define their SDLCs. Building on the success of the Common Cloud Controls and the AI Governance Framework, this initiative aims to develop a shared, composable, and technology-agnostic vocabulary for SDLC controls—a common language that the entire industry can adopt and build upon. ## [Building the Future of Open Source in Finance with FINOS](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-the-future-of-open-source-in-finance-with-finos) October 10, 2025 [Ali Nawaz](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/ali-nawaz) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-the-future-of-open-source-in-finance-with-finos#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2025-10-10%20-%20Building%20the%20Future%20of%20Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20with%20FINOS.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-the-future-of-open-source-in-finance-with-finos) The **Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS)** is a global community shaping the future of financial services through collaboration. This post explores why open source is vital for finance, how **FINOS** inspires a diverse community, and how you can get involved to help build a more open and innovative financial ecosystem. ## [Building Security in Open Source for Financial Services: OpenSSF at OSFF](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-security-in-open-source-for-financial-services-openssf-at-osff) October 07, 2025 [Christopher “CRob” Robinson](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/christopher-crob-robinson) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-security-in-open-source-for-financial-services-openssf-at-osff#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2025-10-07%20-%20Building%20Security%20in%20Open%20Source%20for%20Financial%20Services%20OpenSSF%20at%20OSFF.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-security-in-open-source-for-financial-services-openssf-at-osff) Financial services run on open source. With regulations growing and supply chains under pressure, institutions need clear frameworks and reliable data to keep systems secure. At the [Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF)](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum-new-york/?__hstc=14087400.b9bfc8cd749380f15f95c3d27fd7084b.1709572410603.1757457402571.1757510006095.343&__hssc=14087400.5.1757510006095&__hsfp=2815531451) the [OpenSSF](https://openssf.org/) community is sponsoring and sharing sessions on the OSPS Baseline, vulnerability data, and AI security. These talks demonstrate how our community is making open source more secure and useful to financial services.  ## [FINOS Q3 2025 All Community Call](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-q3-2025-all-community-call) October 03, 2025 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-q3-2025-all-community-call#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/All%20Community%20Calls/2025%20-%20All%20Community%20Calls/2025%20Q3%20-%20FINOS%20All%20Community%20Call.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-q3-2025-all-community-call) Join us for a recap of our Q3 All Community Call, where we shared exciting updates from across the FINOS ecosystem! In this session, we covered key announcements, upcoming events, and the latest initiatives in open source in finance. Whether you missed the live call or want to revisit some of the insights, we’ve got you covered with the full recording and slides below. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay connected with the FINOS community and catch up on the latest developments. ## [Building a Shared Benchmarking Framework for AI in Financial Services](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-a-shared-benchmarking-framework-for-ai-in-financial-services) September 26, 2025 [Luca Borella](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/luca-borella) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-a-shared-benchmarking-framework-for-ai-in-financial-services#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/2025-09-26%20building%20shared%20benchmarking%20framework.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-a-shared-benchmarking-framework-for-ai-in-financial-services) Generative AI is transforming every sector, but in financial services its adoption comes with unique stakes: compliance, trust, and systemic risk. While large language models (LLMs) and other AI systems promise productivity gains across research, compliance, trading, and customer engagement, they also introduce challenges that generic benchmarks cannot adequately address. This tension was at the heart of the recent FINOS workshop and techsprint in London, where engineers, architects, developers and open-source contributors working in the FSI converged to shape an [Evaluation Framework for AI in Finance](https://www.finos.org/ai). **Interested in FINOS open source AI? 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