--- title: Community Blog (13) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (13) --- [![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 ## [AI Strategic Initiative Series: Applying LLMs to Simplify CDM](https://www.finos.org/blog/ai-strategic-initiative-series-applying-llms-to-simplify-cdm) November 13, 2024 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/ai-strategic-initiative-series-applying-llms-to-simplify-cdm#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/2024-07-16%20FINOS%20LLM%20Exploration.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/ai-strategic-initiative-series-applying-llms-to-simplify-cdm) Currently in its incubation stage, the LLM Exploration Project adopts a use case-driven approach informed by our initial design thinking exercise. Following the first Use Case Identification Workshop at OSFF London, the second workshop at OSFF NYC brought together industry experts to delve into how Large Language Models (LLMs) can be applied to the Common Domain Model (CDM) to enhance interoperability and accessibility.  ## [Open Source Software in Finance: Trends and Insights](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-software-in-finance-trends-and-insights) November 12, 2024 [Matthew Weier O’Phinney](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/matthew-weier-ophinney) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-software-in-finance-trends-and-insights#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/2024-11-12%20-%20Open%20Source%20Software%20in%20Finance%20Trends%20and%20Insights.jpg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-software-in-finance-trends-and-insights) Financial organizations increasingly rely on open source software as a foundational component of their mission-critical infrastructure. In this blog, we explore the top open source trends and technologies used within the FinTech space from our recent State of Open Source Report — with insights on the unique pain points these companies experience when working with OSS.  ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, and Open Source Chris Lindsey, Mend.io](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-ai-cybersecurity-open-source-chris-lindsey-mendio) November 06, 2024 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-ai-cybersecurity-open-source-chris-lindsey-mendio#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20%20Background-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-ai-cybersecurity-open-source-chris-lindsey-mendio) In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Lindsey, a Security Evangelist from Mend.io. They discuss the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and open-source software. Chris shares his extensive experience in software development and application security, providing insights into secure coding practices, the critical role of open source in development, and practical approaches to managing AI technology within highly regulated industries. Tune in to learn about the challenges and strategies in the evolving landscape of AI and cybersecurity. ## [Banks Harness Open Source Innovation to Transform Regulatory Reporting](https://www.finos.org/blog/banks-harness-open-source-innovation-to-transform-regulatory-reporting) November 01, 2024 [PJ Di Giammarino](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/pj-di-giammarino) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/banks-harness-open-source-innovation-to-transform-regulatory-reporting#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2024-11-01%20-%20Banks%20Harness%20Open%20Source%20Innovation%20to%20Transform%20Regulatory%20Reporting.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/banks-harness-open-source-innovation-to-transform-regulatory-reporting) The financial sector is facing increasing regulatory demands, and firms need new approaches to maintain compliance while driving operational efficiency. ## [Cloud Native, Cost Conscious, No Compromise: Leveraging Open Source Databases in Financial Industry](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-webinar-percona-cloud-native-cost-conscious-no-compromise) October 30, 2024 [Win Morgan](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/win-morgan) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-webinar-percona-cloud-native-cost-conscious-no-compromise#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS%20events/OSinFinance%20Webinar%20Series%20Percona/2024-10-24%20-%20OSinFinance%20Webinar%20Series%20Percona-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-webinar-percona-cloud-native-cost-conscious-no-compromise) Watch an engaging session in the Open Source in Finance Webinar Series, where experts from Percona share insights on innovation in finance. ## [FINOS DEI SIG Advances Responsible AI; Diversity & Open Source Talent Development as Key Pillars for Inclusive Technology](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-dei-sig-advances-responsible-ai) October 22, 2024 [Rimma Perelmuter, Karl Moll](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/rimma-perelmuter-karl-moll) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-dei-sig-advances-responsible-ai#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2024-10-22%20-%20FINOS%20DEI%20SIG%20Advances%20Responsible%20AI%3B%20Diversity%20%26%20Open%20Source%20Talent%20Development%20as%20Key%20Pillars%20for%20Inclusive%20Technology.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-dei-sig-advances-responsible-ai) It’s been a busy and productive time for FINOS’ DEI SIG! ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Future of Banking with Open Source: Insights from Percona CEO Ann Schlemmer](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-future-of-banking-with-open-source-ann-schlemmer) October 22, 2024 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-future-of-banking-with-open-source-ann-schlemmer#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20%20Background%20%282%29.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-future-of-banking-with-open-source-ann-schlemmer) Join Grizz Griswold of FINOS as he interviews Ann Schlemmer, CEO of Percona, in this insightful episode. They discuss the transformative role of open source technologies in the financial sector, Ann's career journey from banking to MySQL and her leadership at Percona. The conversation covers the benefits of open source for financial institutions, including cost-efficiency, innovation, security, and talent acquisition. They also explore the evolving landscape of finance and technology, the balance between open source and proprietary solutions, and the future of open source databases. Tune in to learn how financial institutions can gain a competitive edge in today's highly regulated environment. ## [Rune Contribution](https://www.finos.org/blog/rune-contribution) October 21, 2024 [Leo Labeis](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/leo-labeis) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/rune-contribution#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2024-10-21%20-%20Rune%20Contribution.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/rune-contribution) This post, part of our Common Domain Model (CDM) blog series, is about “Rune”. Rune is the language underpinning the CDM, which we recently contributed to FINOS, the Fintech Open Source Foundation. 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