--- title: "FINOS Newsletter: December 2023" description: "FINOS Newsletter - December 2023\nRead more for updates on the community, events and much more." image: https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-generic-newsletter.png --- [![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) - 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[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://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum/) - [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) ![Newsletter](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS/website/banner-backgrounds/Community%20(Teal%2080).png) # Newsletter ## FINOS Newsletter: December 2023 December 21, 2023  [![finos-generic-newsletter](https://www.finos.org/hs-fs/hubfs/finos-generic-newsletter.png?width=2000&name=finos-generic-newsletter.png)](https://finos.org/newsletter) **FINOS MONTHLY UPDATE** # **21 december 2023** [OSFF 2024: London June / NYC Sep 30 & Oct 1 - Sponsor, Speak, & Attend](https://finos.org/2024-osff) [We're excited to welcome Karl Moll to the FINOS team](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-karl-moll-finos) [The beta for the FSOSD certification has been extended - learn how to book and schedule your exam now](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-fsosd-certification-beta-extended)     ### FINOS UPDATES     [**SAVE THE DATES - FOR OPEN SOURCE IN FINANCE FORUM 2024!**](https://www.finos.org/2024-osff) London: June 26 2024 (1 Day Conference) - Prospectus Coming Soon New York: Sept 30 & Oct 1 (1.5 Day Conference) - [View Prospectus](https://linuxfoundation.slack.com/archives/C017VFH0L4T/p1703200398837709) Take advantage of exclusive benefits as a FINOS member! Enjoy discounted sponsor rates and even greater savings when you sponsor both conferences. Contact [osff@finos.org](mailto:osff@finos.org) or [fill out the form](https://www.finos.org/2024-osff) for more information. [Watch the sessions from our most recent OSFF in NYC](https://resources.finos.org/znglist/osff-2023/)and [read the post-event report here](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/OSFF-NA_NYC-23-Post-Event-Report-122123.pdf). Stay tuned for more updates! [**FSOSD C****ERTIFICATION BETA EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 4TH**](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-fsosd-certification-beta-extended) Exciting news! The beta period for the [FINOS Financial Services Open Source Developer (FSOSD) certification](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/finos-open-source-developer-fsosd/), has been extended until January 4th. Read more and find instructions on how to participate in the beta in [our latest blog post](https://www.finos.org/blog/2023-fsosd-certification-beta-extended). [**MILESTONE UPDATE FOR THE COMMON DOMAIN MODEL**](https://www.finos.org/press/milestone-update-for-the-common-domain-model) We recently announced in partnership with ISLA, ICMA and ISDA the launch of version 5.0 of the [FINOS Common Domain Model](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model). Learn more in the [press release](https://www.finos.org/press/milestone-update-for-the-common-domain-model). To get involved with the CDM project, please [contact us](mailto:marketing@finos.org) or [join any of the upcoming FINOS working groups](https://www.finos.org/calendar). **[WELCOME TO THE TEAM, KARL](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-karl-moll-finos) ** We're delighted to introduce our newest team member, Karl Moll. Karl's introduction to FINOS started while working at Symphony between 2017 and 2021, where he interacted with many FINOS members as an API Support Engineer, Platform Solutions Engineer, and Developer Community Advocate. Learn more about Karl by tuning into our [latest podcast episode](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-karl-moll-finos) where he shared his experience. [Connect with Karl on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-moll/).  #### RECENT HIGHLIGHTS - [**LF Open Source Summit, Japan - Watch the keynote from FINOS COO, Jane Gavronsky **](https://www.youtube.com/live/9Fek6fSfBew?si=Fmu9yC-m2256alIG&t=1224) - **[AI.dev + Cassandra Summit - Watch the keynote from FINOS ED, Gabriele Columbro](https://www.youtube.com/live/ICKGpv1lsQQ?si=xDS5ObnBYdVhW-kh&t=1193) ** - **[Project news: TraderX is now contributed to FINOS and hosted in github here](https://github.com/finos/traderX)** - **NatWest Group won the 2023 OpenUK Finance Award for their contribution to the FINOS FDC3 ecosystem. [Join the project](https://fdc3.finos.org/get-involved) and [learn more](http://Backplane.finos.org)** - **[COP28 in Dubai: LF + FINOS ED Gabriele Columbro discussed open source for climate goals](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NN1j53lvG8) ** - [Q4 All Community Call Recording and Slides](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-q4-2023-all-community-call) - [Congratulations to the FINOS Community Award Winners](https://www.finos.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-finos-community-award-winners-2023) - [FINOS Annual Report and Training Certifications ](https://www.finos.org/press/finos-annual-report-training-certification) - [FINOS Announces FDC3 2.1 Version and Learning Offerings as the Standard Grows in Adoption and Talent Demand Soars](https://www.finos.org/press/finos-announces-fdc3-2.1) - [Learn about the FDC3 training courses from the recent FDC3 general meeting](https://resources.finos.org/content/fdc3-general-meeting-7th-nov-2023/) - Open Source Readiness blog posts: - [Last SIG Meeting of 2023](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-13-december-2023) - [Post OSFF Announcements #3](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-06-december-2023) - [InnerSource Activity ](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-29-november-2023) - [Collaborate, Don't Fork - Peter Smulovics, Executive Director Morgan Stanley](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-22-november-2023) - [Post OSFF Announcements #2](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-15-november-2023) - [Post OSFF Announcements #1](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-readiness-weekly-update-8-november-2023) - [**Podcast episode: Alex Lakatos, CTO at Interledger Foundation**](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-alex-lakatos-interledger-foundation) - [**Podcast episode: Jon Gottfried, Co-Founder of Major League Hacking**](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-hackathons-open-source-finance-jon-gottfried) ### EVENTS [OPEN SOURCE LONDON](https://www.finos.org/hosted-events/2024-01-25-open-source-london) **January 25:** Join us at the Open Source meetup, hosted in partnership with Scott Logic at the LSEG offices. Engage in discussions on topics ranging from AI to Open Source, featuring speakers from LSEG, NatWest, ControlPlane and more. [View the details and register now](https://www.finos.org/hosted-events/2024-01-25-open-source-london). [BIG BOOST MONDAYS MONTREAL](https://www.finos.org/hosted-events/2024-01-29-big-boost-mondays-montreal) **January 29:** Come along to the first Canada edition of our tech and DEI meetup, hosted by RBC. [Register here and stay tuned for speaker announcements](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tech-gateway-presents-les-lundis-geantsbig-boost-mondays-montreal-rbc-tickets-754633758887). [FSI HACKATHON FOR AUTISM](https://www.finos.org/featured-events/2024-04-03-fsi-hack-for-autism) **April 3-4:** Take part in this 2-day virtual event where you will have the chance to use your technical skills and work as a team to make a positive impact on the Autism community. [Find more information and register here](https://www.finos.org/featured-events/2024-04-03-fsi-hack-for-autism).  ### LEARN MORE [**FINOS Good First Issues**](https://github.com/search?q=org%3Afinos+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22&unscoped_q=is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22) - Looking for a place to contribute? Take a look at good first issues across FINOS projects and get your feet wet in the FINOS community. [State of Open Source in Financial Services Report 2023](https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2023?hsLang=en-us) - Learn about what is really happening around open source in FSI.  [**This Week at FINOS Blog**](https://finos.org/this-week-at-finos) - See what is happening at FINOS each week and if you'd like to subscribe to the email, please send a note to **community+subscribe@finos.org** and you'll be added to the mailing list. [**FINOS Landscape**](https://landscape.finos.org/) - See our landscape of FINOS open source and open standard projects. [**Community Calendar**](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=finos.org_fac8mo1rfc6ehscg0d80fi8jig%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York)- Scroll through the calendar to find a meeting to join. [**FINOS Slack Channels**](https://finos.org/blog/finos-announces-new-community-slack?utm_campaign=20210428%20-%20FINOS%20All%20Community%20Call%20-%20Q2%202021&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9Zgn2rjI2nlAwd4d3Mf5LKC8CmqUJ1wzZYFYOTKgWIuCxaowceMq1Y0ZiFrWPAcWoelavo) - The FINOS Slack provides our Community another public channel to discuss work in FINOS and open source in finance more generally. [**Project Status Dashboard**](https://metrics.finos.org/goto/7bfcb03f027a1406c997d731d4715ea7) - See a live snapshot of our community contributors and activity. [**Events**](https://finos.org/news-and-events) - Check out our upcoming events or email [**marketing@finos.org**](mailto:marketing@finos.org) if you'd like to partner with us or have an event idea. [**FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcasts**](https://anchor.fm/finos) - Subscribe and listen to the first open source in financial services and banking podcast for deeper dives on our virtual "Meetup" and other topics. **Interested in FINOS open source projects? 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