--- title: Community Blog (55) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (55) --- [![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) - 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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://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 ## [Alan Clark - A Solid Foundation for Fintech](https://www.finos.org/blog/alan-clark-a-solid-foundation-for-fintech) August 12, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/alan-clark-a-solid-foundation-for-fintech#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.finos.orghubfsFINOS-MEETUP-guest-speakers-alan-clark.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/alan-clark-a-solid-foundation-for-fintech)   **Guest speaker: Alan Clark of SUSE, presented "A Solid Foundation for Fintech".**  This video was from a live FINOS virtual "Meetup" on July 29, 2020. [**Join us live for future "Meetups" to see real examples of successful collaboration**](https://finos.org/hosted-events), hear a few top tips from active contributors, and learn about some innovative approaches to maintaining open source projects. ## [Understanding Copyleft - Aaron Williamson - Open Source Readiness](https://www.finos.org/blog/understanding-copyleft-aaron-williamson) July 23, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/understanding-copyleft-aaron-williamson#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Understanding%20Copyleft%20Presentation.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/understanding-copyleft-aaron-williamson)   **Presentation:[Aaron Williamson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akwlc/)**, Independent Attorney, FINOS Open Source Readiness Lead presents on "Understanding Copyleft." This video is from a live webinar conducted for the [**FINOS Open Source Readiness (OSR) project**](https://finosfoundation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OSR/overview). The OSR project meets bi-weekly for guest presentations, knowledge-sharing between financial industry firms solving similar issues on their road to open source readiness, and discussion of open source strategy. Take a look at [**upcoming FINOS events like this**](https://finos.org/hosted-events) and join us!   ## [FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast - Debunking Common Fears about Open Source - Danese Cooper](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-debunking-common-fears-about-open-source-danese-cooper) July 23, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-debunking-common-fears-about-open-source-danese-cooper#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS-meetup-guest-speakers-danese-cooper-podcast.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-debunking-common-fears-about-open-source-danese-cooper) In this ninth edition of the FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast, FINOS Director of Community James McLeod interviews Nearform's VP of Strategic Initiatives, Danese Cooper after their FINOS Virtual Meetup presentation on July 1, 2020.  ## [Danese Cooper - Debunking Common Fears about Open Source](https://www.finos.org/blog/danese-cooper-debunking-common-fears-about-open-source) July 16, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/danese-cooper-debunking-common-fears-about-open-source#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-07-16%20at%2011.27.06%20AM.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/danese-cooper-debunking-common-fears-about-open-source)   **Guest speaker:** [Danese Cooper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danesecooper/)**of Nearform, will be presenting on "*Debunking Common Fears about Open Source*".**  This video was from a live FINOS virtual "Meetup" on July 1, 2020. [**Join us live for future "Meetups" to see real examples of successful collaboration**](https://finos.org/hosted-events), hear a few top tips from active contributors, and learn about some innovative approaches to maintaining open source projects. ## [FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast - Financial Services after Covid-19 : Open Source Paves the Way - Andrew Aitken](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-financial-services-after-covid-19-open-source-paves-the-way-andrew-aitken) July 15, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-financial-services-after-covid-19-open-source-paves-the-way-andrew-aitken#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/andrew-aitken-podcast.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-financial-services-after-covid-19-open-source-paves-the-way-andrew-aitken) In this eighth edition of the FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast, FINOS Director of Community James McLeod interviews Wipro's Global Open Source Practice Leader, Andrew Aitken after their FINOS Virtual Meetup presentation on June 17, 2020. ## [Using Open Source at Scale - Justin Colannino - MICROSOFT](https://www.finos.org/blog/using-open-source-at-scale-justin-colannino) July 13, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/using-open-source-at-scale-justin-colannino#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-07-13%20at%202.04.25%20PM.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/using-open-source-at-scale-justin-colannino)   **Guest Speaker: Justin Colannino**, Senior Attorney, Open Source & Standards Legal Team, Microsoft presents on "Using Open Source at Scale." This video is from a live webinar conducted for the [**FINOS Open Source Readiness (OSR) project**](https://finosfoundation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OSR/overview). The OSR project meets bi-weekly for guest presentations, knowledge-sharing between financial industry firms solving similar issues on their road to open source readiness, and discussion of open source strategy. Take a look at [**upcoming FINOS events like this**](https://finos.org/hosted-events) and join us!   ## [FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast - Faking it - How to Easily Create Realistic Test Data - Scott Logic](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-scott-logic) July 02, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-scott-logic#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-podcast-faking-it.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-scott-logic) In this seventh edition of the FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast, FINOS Director of Community James McLeod interviews Scott Logic's Head of Consultancy for Bristol, Andrew Carr, and Delivery Manager, Tim Johnson after their FINOS Virtual Meetup presentation on June 4, 2020. ## [FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast - How to Secure the Electron Container for Capital Markets - COSAIC](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-how-to-secure-the-electron-container-for-capital-markets-chartiq) July 02, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-how-to-secure-the-electron-container-for-capital-markets-chartiq#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-podcast-chart-iq.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-how-to-secure-the-electron-container-for-capital-markets-chartiq) In this sixth edition of the FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast, FINOS Director of Community James McLeod interviews Cosaic's Director of Solutions Engineering, Kris West, and Chief Architect, Ian Mesner after their FINOS Virtual Meetup presentation on May 20, 2020. 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