--- title: FINOS & The Linux Foundation FAQ description: FINOS is excited to join The Linux Foundation. Here are some frequently asked questions about the change. --- [![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) - [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) - [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) ![FINOS & LF FAQ's](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/10.04.19.FINOS_WebsiteBanners_3.png) # FINOS & LF FAQ's # FINOS PROJECTS What happens with existing FINOS projects? Existing FINOS projects will continue to operate normally. Over time we may introduce new and different services as we leverage the Linux Foundation's infrastructure. Will I need to sign a new Individual or Corporate Contributor Agreement (ICLA or CCLA)? All executed ICLAs and CCLAs will remain valid: there is no need to execute a new one. Will I have to migrate project infrastructure? There will be no initial requirement to migrate project infrastructure. As part of FINOS' ongoing focus on improving successful collaboration we may suggest moving onto new infrastructure, but this will be done over time and with appropriate support. # FINOS MEMBERS What happens with my current FINOS Membership? Existing FINOS memberships will continue to be valid but members will need to sign a new agreement. Please contact [Tosha@finos.org](mailto:Tosha@finos.org) if you have specific questions about this. If I am already a FINOS Member, will I need to sign a new agreement? Yes, Members will need to sign a FINOS participation agreement and also become [Linux Foundation Members](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/projects/deep-learning/join/). Contact [tosha@finos.org](mailto:tosha@finos.org) if you have specific questions. Will there be changes to FINOS membership fees and benefits? FINOS membership fees will remain the same as do member benefits. We do expect to offer additional benefits to Members as we complete our transition to becoming the financial services vertical of the Linux Foundation. Note that new FINOS members will also be required to become [Linux Foundation members](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/projects/deep-learning/join/), if they are not already. # CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE Will the Board of Directors change? Yes, but only slightly. The existing Board of Directors will become the Governing Board of FINOS and will retain responsibility for the budget and direction of FINOS but will no longer have fiduciary responsibility.  Will Programs and Project governance change? Program and Project governance does not change as a result of joining the Linux Foundation but we have already [proposed changes](https://github.com/finos/finos-pmcs/pull/22) to the structure of Programs and this change is expected to move forward. What happens with existing FINOS policies? - The **FINOS Bylaws** are replaced by the Funding Charter, which substantially replicates the existing governance. The Board will have the same oversight and responsibilities. - The **FINOS IP Policy** remains unchanged \[except that the FINOS Trademark Guidelines are replaced by the [LF Projects Trademark Policy](https://lfprojects.org/policies/trademark-policy/), which are substantially identical in scope\]. (**Note**: I'm waiting for a response from Scott re: the bracketed portion.) - The **Corporate Contributor License Agreement (CCLA)** and **Individual Contributor License Agreement (ICLA)** remain unchanged. Members who have already executed a CCLA do not need to execute a new one; the existing CCLA is binding on Linux Foundation as FINOS's successor. - The **FINOS Membership Agreement and Member Policies** (which define member fees) are replaced by the Participation Agreement (your membership agreement in the FINOS project of the Linux Foundation) and your LF Membership Agreement. - The **FINOS Antitrust Policy** is replaced by the [LF Projects Antitrust Policy](https://lfprojects.org/policies/antitrust-policy/), which is effectively identical. - The **FINOS Conflicts of Interest Policy** remains unchanged. # General questions What's the target timeline for the transaction? The transaction is in progress and the full transition is expected to take several months. Do we expect the direction of the Foundation to change? No. This move will only grow the FINOS global footprint and rate of growth. We will retain independence and the vertical focus on the financial services industry. Can you be a Member of FINOS without being a Member of the Linux Foundation? No. FINOS members must also be members of the Linux Foundation. However, we continue to encourage contributors to host as many projects with the Foundation as they wish, provided they follow [the contribution process](https://finosfoundation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FINOS/pages/83034172/Contribute). Will you still run the Open Source Strategy Forum (OSSF) We will work with the Linux Foundation events team to run all Open Source Strategy Forums. The Linux Open FinTech Forum will be merged with OSSF, combining forces for great future events. Will my FINOS point of contact(s) change? No. Day-to-day operations will remain the same, as the FINOS team and governing board retain independence. As we complete the transition, we may introduce changes and will keep our Members and Community informed. 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