--- title: Community Blog | Rob Moffat (2) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. 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[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 ## Rob Moffat ### Recent Posts ## [Open Source Readiness - Weekly Update - 31 October 2023](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-31-october-2023) October 31, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-31-october-2023#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2023-10-31%20OSR%20Weekly%20Update.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-31-october-2023) This year at FINOS we are focusing on one of FINOS' key existing projects: [Open Source Readiness](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness). This is FINOS' term for helping the finance industry "do open source properly". Happy Halloween to all the Open Source Readiness readership. This week: the ominous OSFF occurs, possessed pull-requests are closed and bewitching breakout sessions are announced.  ## [Open Source Readiness - Weekly Update - 18 October 2023](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-18-october-2023) October 18, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-18-october-2023#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2023-10-18%20OSR%20Weekly%20Update.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-18-october-2023) This year at FINOS we are focusing on one of FINOS' key existing projects: [Open Source Readiness](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness). This is FINOS' term for helping the finance industry "do open source properly". Welcome to the weekly Open Source Readiness blog article!  A quick thank-you to Peter Smulovics for writing the blog for the last two weeks while I was on holiday - awesome work Peter!  ## [Open Source Readiness - Weekly Update - 26 September 2023](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-26-september-2023) September 26, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-26-september-2023#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/2023-09-20%20OSR%20Weekly%20Update.jpg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-26-september-2023) This year at FINOS we are focusing on one of FINOS' key existing projects: [Open Source Readiness](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness). This is FINOS' term for helping the finance industry "do open source properly". This week, let’s talk about Supply Chain Security. The table below is from our upcoming article, “Open Source Supply Chain Security” which is in PR at the moment and needs feedback. ## [Open Source Readiness - Weekly Update - 20 September 2023](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-20-september-2023) September 20, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-20-september-2023#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2023-09-20%20OSR%20Weekly%20Update.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-20-september-2023) This year at FINOS we are focusing on one of FINOS' key existing projects: [Open Source Readiness](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness). This is FINOS' term for helping the finance industry "do open source properly". This week, let’s talk about Learning Paths! ## [Open Source Readiness - Weekly Update - 13 September 2023](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-13-september-2023) September 13, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-13-september-2023#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2023-09-13%20OSR%20Weekly%20Update.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-13-september-2023) This year at FINOS we are focusing on one of FINOS' key existing projects: [Open Source Readiness](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness). This is FINOS' term for helping the finance industry "do open source properly". It’s been all-go in the world of Open Source Readiness again this week.  Three things for your attention: ## [Just Launched: Introduction to FDC3 (LFEL1000)](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-09-11-just-launched-introduction-to-fdc3-lfel1000) September 11, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-09-11-just-launched-introduction-to-fdc3-lfel1000#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/Training_LFEL1000_course_080723.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-09-11-just-launched-introduction-to-fdc3-lfel1000) Build Your Foundation in the Key Interoperability Standard for the Financial Industry ## [Open Source Readiness - Weekly Update - 6 September 2023](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-6-september-2023) September 06, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-6-september-2023#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2023-09-06%20OSR%20Weekly%20Update.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-6-september-2023) This year at FINOS we are focusing on one of FINOS' key existing projects: [Open Source Readiness](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness). This is FINOS' term for helping the finance industry "do open source properly". Welcome to the weekly Open Source Readiness blog! A couple of small items for your attention... ## [FDC3 News: FDC3 Certification](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-08-31-fdc3-certification-news) August 31, 2023 [Rob Moffat](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rob-moffat) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-08-31-fdc3-certification-news#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2023-08-31%20-%20FDC3%20Update.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-08-31-fdc3-certification-news) Do you want to be a **Certified FDC3 Practitioner**? This month FINOS will be testing out our new FINOS Certified FDC3 Practitioner exam. 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