--- title: Community Blog (38) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (38) --- [![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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[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 ## [Morgan Stanley, Microsoft and REGnosys break new ground in RegTech with FINOS](https://www.finos.org/blog/morgan-stanley-microsoft-and-regnosys-break-new-ground-in-regtech-with-finos) June 28, 2022 [Leo Labeis, Stephen Goldbaum, Mark Marron](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/leo-labeis-stephen-goldbaum-mark-marron) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/morgan-stanley-microsoft-and-regnosys-break-new-ground-in-regtech-with-finos#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community_Blog_Template%20%282%29.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/morgan-stanley-microsoft-and-regnosys-break-new-ground-in-regtech-with-finos) In the first quarter of 2022, a multi-organisation, multi-location team of developers planned, scheduled and delivered an ambitious three day “RegTech” collaboration challenge. The event, dubbed a “TechSprint”, looked to demonstrate how financial institutions could comply with trade reporting rules for the upcoming US CFTC requirements using entirely open-source components. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Mission Critical Data, & Evaluating the Community in OSS Tech](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-mission-critical-data-evaluating-the-community-in-oss-tech) June 28, 2022 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-mission-critical-data-evaluating-the-community-in-oss-tech#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Mick%20Semb%20Wever%20-%20OSFF%20London%202022-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-mission-critical-data-evaluating-the-community-in-oss-tech) In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Mick Semb Wever, Principal Architect, The Apache Software Foundation for the Apache Cassandra Project, and Principal Architect at DataStax working in Professional Services. We talk about "Mission Critical Data, and Evaluating the Community in OSS Tech". Plus, we discuss if open source is up to the challenge of continuous delivery needed to keep up with the financial services industry, and how FSI companies can spend more time and resources on open source, and more. Episode show notes and transcript are available below.   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: FDC3 in the Wild - Real World Use Cases that Help Evolve the Standard](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-fdc3-in-the-wild-real-world-use-cases-that-help-evolve-the-standard) June 24, 2022 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-fdc3-in-the-wild-real-world-use-cases-that-help-evolve-the-standard#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/OSFF%202022%20London/Speaker%20Files/Eugene%20Sorenson%20-%20OSFF%20London.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-fdc3-in-the-wild-real-world-use-cases-that-help-evolve-the-standard) In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Eugene Sorenson, Chief Product Officer at Cosaic to talk about his talk at the FINOS Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF) on July 13th in London with Rob Friend of Symphony about "FDC3 in the Wild - Real World Use Cases that Help Evolve the Standard". Plus, we talk about UX design before it was UX design, and how frontend folks can get involved with open source in financial services. Episode show notes and transcript are available below.   ## [FINOS InnerSource Special Interest Group Panel Event](https://www.finos.org/blog/innersource-special-interest-group-panel-event) June 24, 2022 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/innersource-special-interest-group-panel-event#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Blog_Example%20%281%29.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/innersource-special-interest-group-panel-event) On June 21st, we had a panel session with the InnerSource Special Interest Group. The panelists discussed discussed where InnerSource is in use today, the reasons why Financial Institutions are investing in InnerSource and much more.   If you missed it, see below to watch the full session. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Leveraging Your Organization's OS Engagements to Recruit & Retain](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-leveraging-your-organizations-os-engagements-to-recruit-retrain) June 23, 2022 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-leveraging-your-organizations-os-engagements-to-recruit-retrain#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/OSFF%202022%20London/Speaker%20Files/OSFF%20London%202022%20Speaker%20-%20Schedule%20Click/Copy%20of%20Chris%20Howard%20-%20OSFF%20London.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-leveraging-your-organizations-os-engagements-to-recruit-retrain) In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Chris Howard, Lead Open Source Program (OSPO) Manager at EPAM Systems to talk about his talk at the FINOS Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF) on July 13th in London talking about "Leveraging your Organization's OS Engagements to Recruit and Retain". Plus, we look at other open source benefits seen from the OSPO level, and opportunities at all levels of the financial / technical organization. Episode show notes and transcript are available below.   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Building an Open Source Payment System - Sebastian Javier Marchano, Taler System](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-sebastian-javier-marchano-building-an-open-source-payment-center) June 22, 2022 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-sebastian-javier-marchano-building-an-open-source-payment-center#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/OSFF%202022%20London/Speaker%20Files/Sebastian%20Javier%20Marchano%20-%20OSFF%20London.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-sebastian-javier-marchano-building-an-open-source-payment-center) In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Sebastian Javier Marchano, Developer for Taler System and founder and organizer of the React.js Buenos Aires Community. Sebastian will be taking the stage at the FINOS Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF) on July 13th in London talking about "Building an Open Source Payment System" specifically with GNU Taler. But then we get into the value of open sourcing a payments system, some central bank talk, and open source benefits in general. Episode show notes and transcript are available below.   ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: The FDC3 Journey - Riko Eksteen, Adaptive Financial Consulting](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-riko-eksteen-the-fdc3-journey) June 22, 2022 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-riko-eksteen-the-fdc3-journey#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/OSFF%202022%20London/Speaker%20Files/Riko%20Eksteen%20-%20OSFF%20London.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-riko-eksteen-the-fdc3-journey) In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Riko Eksteen, Head of Desktop Strategy for Adaptive Financial Consulting to talk about The FDC3 Journey. Riko will be taking the stage at the FINOS Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF) on July 13th in London talking about what is new in FDC3, but we wanted to have a more in depth talk on Riko's journey, and the journey that FDC3 has taken over the years. Plus, we delve into the importance of open sourcing an interoperability standards project like FDC3, and the inherent benefits you derive from that process. Episode show notes and transcript are available below.   ## [Promoting Open Source Collaboration](https://www.finos.org/blog/promoting-open-source-collaboration) June 22, 2022 [Niamh Parker](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/niamh-parker) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/promoting-open-source-collaboration#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community_Blog_Template%20%281%29.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/promoting-open-source-collaboration) From our recent [**State of Open Source in Financial Services**](https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2021) report, it indicates that financial organizations should engage in collaborative activities across various types of job functions to reap the benefits of open source. 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