In this week’s update: read a new blog on becoming a contributor and listen to a podcast episode on data governance models. Full details below.
📖 Breaking Barriers: How Financial Institutions Shift From Consumers to Makers of Open Source by Nick Veenhof, GitLab
"The question is no longer if financial firms should use open source, but how they can use it most effectively—and that starts with becoming contributors."
🎧 Exploring Data Mesh and Open Source Governance with FINOS Ambassador Daniel Paes of SBI
Listen to a discussion of concepts like data mesh, data contracts, and the use of open source tools like Legend and CDM in data governance. This podcast episode offers insights into the adoption of open source tools in financial services and practical applications of data governance models.
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Here's what's happening during this week in the FINOS community, visit the calendar here for meeting links:
Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 29
10:00 AM NYC / 03:00 PM UK - CDM Collateral Working Group - Sign Up
Wednesday, July 30
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 1
Visit the FINOS Calendar to stay informed of the most recent updates and calendar invitations.
🗽 Open Source in Finance Forum – New York
October 21-22, 2025 | New York City
Join FINOS's flagship conference where financial services leaders and technologists meet to accelerate open collaboration and advance strategic initiatives like FDC3, CDM, and FINOS CCC. Connect with peers, see real-world implementations, and remember that FINOS Members attend for free!
October 21st (Zurich + Virtual):
This FINOS Associate Member Scion Association event offers an opportunity to explore how the technology is helping critical sectors stay connected, stay compliant, and stay ahead – while building a more secure society for us all.
Have a great week and please contact marketing@finos.org if you have any questions or you would like to take part in any marketing related activities.
Kind regards,
FINOS Team