FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast

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  What's really happening in Quantum? A FINOS Emerging Tech SIG Update - Peter Smulovics 07.08.2026 13min

  In this edition of our special bi-weekly FINOS Zenith / Emerging Technologies SIG highlight, Peter Smulovics (Distinguished Engineer at Morgan Stanley and FINOS Zenith Lead) delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the major shifts reshaping deep tech. Peter explores why artificial intelligence has transitioned from a standalone category into the primary horizontal layer powering quantum fault tolerance, spatial interfaces, physical robotics, and fusion energy. 🗽 Catch Peter Smulovics Live in New York! Ready to explore the bleeding edge of enterprise technology and open-source financial engineering? Join Peter and global technology leaders at OSFF New York on November 4–5, 2026.🎟️ Register Now: https://hubs.ly/Q04n_bZL0🔥 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: 26YTOSFFNY20C 🕒 Timestamps:0:00 Introduction: AI as the Universal Horizontal Enabling Layer1:15 Quantum Computing Shift: Moving from Physical Qubits to Fault-Tolerant Logical Units1:55 Commercial Quantum Moats: IBM’s $10B Commitment & Microsoft’s Majorana 2 Lifetimes2:45 Accelerating Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Targets to 2028–20293:10 Quantinuum’s IPO, Non-Abelian Anyons & Protected Universal Gates4:10 QuEra’s Fault-Tolerance Roadmap & D-Wave’s Gate Model Transition5:05 Spatial Computing Evolution: Snap Ambria Specs, Qualcomm Reality Elite & TART6:40 Enterprise Spatial Upgrades: Apple visionOS 27 & Meta Luxottica Smart Glasses8:00 Orbital Infrastructure: Space Tech Commercialization & Artemis Timelines8:50 Physical AI & Industrial Robotics: NVIDIA Halos, BMW Figure 03 Deployment & Jetson Thor10:50 Photonic AI Accelerators: Running Generative Models on Optical Chips11:15 Energy Infrastructure: US DOE Fusion Roadmap & Microreactor Criticality Milestones12:30 Brain-Computer Interfaces: Paradromics BCI Feasibility & Medtech Innovations 📊 The Paradigm Shift: AI as the Horizontal Enabling LayerThe definition of "emerging technology" has fundamentally inverted. Artificial intelligence is no longer viewed as a isolated software vertical; rather, it has become the underlying operational layer enabling rapid iteration across quantum error correction, spatial computing platforms, physical robotics, and orbital manufacturing. 🏗️ Key Technological Breakthroughs Analyzed:Logical Quantum Computing: The industry has moved away from physical qubit vanity metrics toward fault-tolerant architectures, topological anyon gate protection, and accelerating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) deadlines to 2028–2029. Ambient Spatial Computing: Heavy VR headsets are giving way to AI-native smart glasses, cross-compiler spatial platforms, and advanced lighting/splatting spatial rendering engines. Physical AI & Autonomous Hardware: Full-stack safety frameworks (such as NVIDIA Halos) and Jetson architectures are driving humanoids (like Figure 03) directly into automated automotive manufacturing plants. ⚙️ Why This Matters for Financial EngineeringCryptographic Agility: Hyper-scalers accelerating PQC targets to 2028 require financial systems to immediately audit and upgrade legacy encryption standards. Spatial & Physical Operations: Integrating ambient spatial interfaces and AI-native hardware expands the operational boundary for risk management, quantitative trading setups, and physical asset tracking. 🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation#finos #OSFFNewYork #MorganStanley #ZenithProject #EmergingTech #QuantumComputing #PostQuantumCryptography #SpatialComputing #PhysicalAI #Robotics #DeepTech
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  Why You See Double: Orchestrating Large Scale Code Upgrades With AI | Sourcegraph 15.07.2026 31min

  Erik Seliger (Lead Product Engineer at Sourcegraph) and Robert Lin (Lead Platform Engineer at Sourcegraph) join FINOS Zenith Project Lead Peter Smulovics to break down the mechanics of Agentic Batch Changes. They reveal how implementing a multi-layered agent architecture solves the high economic cost of pure "vibe coding" by combining deterministic scripting pipelines with localized, token-efficient AI coding models.🗽 Catch Us in New York! Ready to scale your repository automation while defending corporate token budgets? Join the enterprise DevOps community at OSFF New York on November 4–5, 2026. 🎟️ Register Now: https://hubs.ly/Q04n_bZL0 🔥 25% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: FINOSREDOSFF25📊 The Problem: The Economic Nightmare of Unbounded "Vibe Coding" When global financial institutions attempt large-scale codebase modifications—such as upgrading framework dependencies across 25,000 active code services—relying on a single coding model introduces severe fragmentation. Traditional coding assistants immediately blow through millions of context-window tokens trying to execute code changes repo-by-repo. Furthermore, when these blind refactoring attempts trigger continuous integration (CI) failures, the model encounters a non-deterministic loop, spinning out out-of-bounds calculations, custom exceptions, and configuration drift that burns cash without hitting production.🏗️ The Solution: The Multi-Layered Agentic Batch Architecture Sourcegraph delivers a structural framework that decouples project coordination from individual script executions:The Outer Loop Project Manager: Running an orchestration agent governed by immutable system prompts to research, manage repository staging, and continuously audit diff outputs.Deterministic Baseline Integration: Using the planning agent to write efficient, low-cost scripts for programmatic tasks (like straightforward find-and-replace or package manager updates) instead of burning tokens on every file.Inner Loop Containment: Deploying localized coding engines (such as Cody or Cloud Code) strictly inside isolated base Docker images to handle ambiguous, complex code edge cases on demand.⚙️ Why This Matters for Financial EngineeringAutomated CI Hook Blocks: Injecting localized AI hooks directly into failing build logs, empowering inner loop agents to dynamically correct pipeline issues in real time based on compilation feedback.Deep MCP Integration: Setting up customized Model Context Protocol (MCP) layers to bridge context lines, letting inner agents instantly ask the master outer orchestrator for repository-scale search data when hitting technical roadblocks.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation
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  FINOS FDC3 & Common Cloud Controls - Rob Moffat, FINOS 18.06.2026 20min

  Rob Moffat (Chief Architect at FINOS) maps out the intersection of workspace interoperability, open-source AI deployment, and multi-cloud security frameworks. He compares MCP (Model Context Protocol) with FDC3, tracks the rollout of the Common Cloud Controls (CCC) live validator tool, and reveals how open-source standards prevent multi-vendor lock-in at the desktop and infrastructure layers.🇬🇧 Join us in London! Dive into FDC3 Con and CCC working sessions on June 23-24, ahead of OSFF London on June 25, 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q041YV9Z0 (Use Code: 26YTOSFFLN20C)🕒 Timestamps:0:00 AI Integration Realities: MCP vs. FDC3 Context Paradigms0:41 Podcast Intro, Key Dates, and Global Showcase Streaming1:25 Shout-Out to Our Key Sponsors and Foundation Supporters2:50 The Evolution of FDC3: Moving Past the 2.0 Era into Context Sharing4:15 Why Request-Response Frameworks Fail at Complex Desktop Interop5:40 Empowering AI Agents with the FDC3 Semantic Context Matrix7:22 Introducing FDC3 Con: What to Expect at the Dedicated London Workshop8:50 Common Cloud Controls (CCC): Standardizing the Infrastructure Defense Layer10:35 The Hyperscaler Drift: Translating Security Requirements Natively12:15 Unveiling the CCC Live Validator: Testing Configurations via Code14:40 Breaking Down Multi-Vendor Lock-In from the Desktop to the Cloud16:15 Getting Involved: How to Contribute to Open Banking Workspaces18:10 Logistics and Free Pass Perks: Food, Networking, and Community Benefits📊 The Problem: Fragmented API Protocols and Multi-Cloud Configuration DriftFinancial technology stacks are heavily fractured at both ends of the architecture. On the desktop, the emergence of Model Context Protocol (MCP) handles basic request-response data queries but misses the rich, stateful orchestration layer needed to tie legacy banking applications together. Meanwhile, at the infrastructure layer, cloud security teams are forced to manually translate uniform security constraints into completely distinct vendor syntaxes, creating systemic compliance drift and massive platform team overhead.🏗️ The Solution: Unified Context Surfaces and Open Compliance ValidatorsRob Moffat details how open-source abstractions are resolving fragmentation at every level of the financial enterprise:FDC3 as the Agent Interface: Providing an operational workspace framework that allows AI agents to read, interact with, and seamlessly drive multi-application workflows natively without massive API custom coding.Common Cloud Controls Taxonomy: Building a vendor-agnostic catalog that translates core compliance mandates into predictable, repeatable infrastructure configurations.The CCC Live Validator: Rolling out code-driven validation tools that automatically check native cloud environments against the master CCC schema to detect configuration drift instantly.⚙️ Why This Matters for Financial EngineeringSecuring the Desktop Supply Chain: Ensuring that as banks add AI assistance to trade execution or client onboarding screens, those tools use pre-vetted semantic security context lines.Neutral Governance Pipelines: Bypassing proprietary SaaS cloud-security products in favor of open, community-maintained validation infrastructure that scales natively across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation#FINOS #OSFFLondon #FDC3 #CommonCloudControls #MCP #CloudSecurity #Interoperability #FinTechArchitecture #MultiCloud
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  Governing the Pipeline: Fusing CALM with Open SDLC | Karl Moll, FINOS 17.06.2026 32min

  Karl Moll (Technical Project Advocate at FINOS) sits down with Grizz Griswold to discuss how CALM (Common Architecture Language Model) is acting as the structural glue connecting compliance projects across the banking ecosystem. He breaks down the momentum behind the Open SDLC Controls Framework and how these tools together build a secure, governable pipeline for unpredictable AI deployments.🇬🇧 Join us in London! Attend our free technical pre-forum workshops on June 23-24, right before OSFF London on June 25, 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q041YV9Z0 (Use Code: 26YTOSFFLN20C)🕒 Timestamps:0:00 CALM as the Glue for Governable Pipelines0:35 Podcast Intro, Forum Dates, and Venue Logistics0:55 Thank You to Our Sponsors: VMware by Broadcom & Global Partners2:20 Who is Karl Moll? The Role of a FINOS Project Advocate3:50 The June 23-24 Workshops: Free Technical Hands-On Sessions4:40 Deep Dive into CALM: Machine-Readable Enterprise Architecture6:30 Why Standard Architecture Specs Speed Up Bank Delivery8:55 Introducing Open SDLC: Codifying Software Development Controls10:45 The Duplication Pain: Why Banks Waste Millions on Custom Compliance12:55 Connecting CALM and Open SDLC into a Single Delivery Vector14:10 Shifting Left on Governance: Validating Architecture via CI/CD Pipelines15:30 Managing Opaque and Mission-Critical Financial AI Deployments17:45 Project Maturity Lifecycles: Launching vs. Firm-Wide Implementation19:50 Wrap-Up: How to Join the Free Open Workshops in London📊 The Problem: The High Cost of Isolated Governance SilosGlobal banks burn an astronomical amount of capital independently drafting manual, text-heavy architectural guidelines and software compliance controls. Because these definitions are trapped in static text files or slide decks, there is a total disconnect between enterprise architects, security teams, and developers. When dealing with highly complex, non-deterministic AI workloads, this manual verification bottleneck stops innovative features from making it to production safely.🏗️ The Solution: The Interconnected, Machine-Readable Delivery PipelineKarl Moll explains how FINOS is uniting distinct open-source projects to create an automated pipeline that validates itself:CALM as the Common Language: Moving architecture out of static diagrams and into a structured, machine-readable syntax that software pipelines can evaluate instantly.Open SDLC as the Rulebook: Standardizing the compliance taxonomy across institutions to prevent banks from reinventing software risk controls from scratch.Shifting Architecture Left: Merging CALM blueprints directly into Open SDLC validation engines so architecture patterns are automatically verified and audited during the standard git commit loop.⚙️ Why This Matters for Financial EngineeringCritical Momentum Windows: Catching these projects at an ideal evolutionary step—where CALM is actively being deployed to monitor core systems and Open SDLC is launching its V1 specification.Free Foundational Training: Bypassing vendor-locked educational programs to get engineers hands-on with neutral, industry-wide compliance infrastructure before the main conference.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation#FINOS #OSFFLondon #CALM #OpenSDLC #ArchitectureAsCode #DevSecOps #ComplianceAutomation #FinancialEngineering #EnterpriseArchitecture
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  Bounding AI Autonomy: OSFF London 2026 Preview 10.06.2026 24min

  Grizz Griswold (Executive Producer of Global Programs & Content at FINOS) kicks off Season 6 of the Open Source in Finance Podcast with an absolute masterclass preview of OSFF London 2026. Discover how the global financial industry is shifting its focus from basic LLM experimentation to production-grade agentic safety, deterministic workflows, and cross-hyperscaler cloud controls.🎟️ FINOS Members: Claim your FREE pass before the benefit window closes! Email: osff@finos.org 🔥 Non-Members: Save 20% off your registration pass using code OSFFLondonLF20.🕒 Timestamps:0:00 Season Six Kickoff & Global Event Roadmap0:50 Member Ticket PSA: Claiming Your Corporate Benefits2:15 Thank You to Our Sponsors: VMware by Broadcom & Core Contributors3:50 The Week at a Glance: Workshops, Leadership Summits, and Wembley Stadium4:45 June 23 Workshops: Tokenized Assets, Architecture-as-Code (CALM), and FDC3 Con6:30 June 24 Workshops: AI Governance (AIGF), Five Spot HPC, and Common Cloud Controls (CCC)8:22 Closed Session: Open Source AI in Finance Leadership Summit11:30 Keynote Reveal 1: Greg Kroah-Hartman (Linux Foundation Fellow)13:02 Keynote Reveal 2: Craig Kitchen (Fidelity Investments) & Greig Callen (NatWest)14:10 Keynote Reveal 3: Michael Hsu (Former US acting Comptroller of the Currency)15:15 AI Track Highlights: Old-School Vulnerabilities vs. Bounded Autonomy18:38 Fluxnova & Platform Automation: 35 Terabyte Database Migrations19:55 Cultivating Culture: Patent Silos (TD Bank) & GitProxy (Citi)21:35 Interoperability, CDM, and Desktop Connective Tissue22:45 Final Discount Code, Show Notes, and Podcast Wrap-Up📊 The Problem: The Chaos of "Autonomy Creep" and PDF Regulation As generative AI hits production, financial institutions face an operational nightmare called "autonomy creep," where AI agents independently spawn and orchestrate other agents in highly regulated environments. Compounding this risk is the legacy bottleneck of traditional compliance: dense, ambiguous PDF regulation manuals and slow, manual architectural review boards where innovative engineering designs go to die.🏗️ The Solution: Executable Standards & Bounded Autonomy The OSFF London 2026 lineup showcases how global banking giants are building code-driven leashes to securely lock down probabilistic tech:* Deterministic Guardrails (Fluxnova): Leveraging deterministic workflow engines to act as a complete visibility and audit traceability loop around fluid LLMs. * Executable Regulations (CDM & CCC): Transitioning regulators away from text manuals toward shared, machine-readable software definitions that automate compliance validation. * Automated Architecture Frameworks (CALM): Embedding security policies straight into code so compliance checks happen instantly within developer pipelines. ⚙️ Why This Matters for Financial Engineering* Eliminating Legal Friction: Architecture like Citi's GitProxy enables enterprise developers to seamlessly contribute back to open communities without triggering manual legal silos. * Sovereign Cloud Orchestration: Utilizing the Common Cloud Controls (CCC) live validator tools to map granular security controls across multiple hyperscalers natively, preventing vendor lock-in. The takeaway: If you are building, governing, or regulating financial technology in the UK or Europe, this isn't an optional event—this is where actual production standards are being forged. Join us in London from June 23rd to 25th!🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation#FINOS #OSFFLondon #OpenSource #FinTech #AIGovernance #Fluxnova #CommonCloudControls #GitProxy #HighPerformanceComputing #BankingInnovation
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  Open Source AI in Finance | What's Happening in Toronto 23.02.2026 18min

  OSFF Toronto 2026 Preview: FINOS Ecosystem, AI, HPC, Fluxnova, CALM, CDM & Open Data CommonsIn this episode of the Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold delivers an essential preview of the upcoming inaugural OSFF Toronto. Grizz breaks down why Toronto's unique position as a top-tier global financial hub—home to Canada's "Big Five" banks and a world-class AI research community—makes it the perfect environment for the next evolution of open-source collaboration. The episode explores the shift from Canadian institutions being open-source consumers to becoming active leaders in projects like FDC3 and Common Cloud Controls, providing a roadmap for what to expect when the forum debuts in the "6ix."🇨🇦 Join us in Toronto!Catch the latest on open source innovation in the Canadian financial hub on April 14, 2026.🎟️ Register Now: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum-toronto/ (seating is very limited)🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation📈 Why Toronto? Why Now?The podcast highlights Toronto as a powerhouse in the global financial landscape, boasting a unique concentration of major banks, fintech innovators, and world-class academic institutions.The "Big Five" Hub: With Canada's major banks headquartered in Toronto, the city is a natural focal point for standardizing open source practices in a highly regulated environment.Academic Excellence: The proximity to the University of Toronto and the Vector Institute makes it a prime location for the intersection of Open Source and AI.Community Growth: The FINOS community in Canada has reached a critical mass, necessitating a dedicated forum to address region-specific regulatory and technical challenges.🏗️ Key Themes for OSFF TorontoDov and Peter outline the strategic pillars that will define the Toronto forum:AI & Data Sovereignty: How Canadian institutions are leveraging open source AI while navigating strict data residency and privacy requirements.OSPO Maturity: A look at how the "Open Source Program Office" is evolving within Canadian banks to move from simple consumption to active contribution.Regulatory Interop: Aligning open standards with Canadian regulatory frameworks to reduce the "compliance tax" on new technology.⚙️ What to Expect at the EventLeadership Tracks: Deep dives for CTOs and legal teams on the business value of open source.Technical Workshops: Hands-on sessions for engineers building with FDC3, CDM, and Common Cloud Controls.Unrivaled Networking: Connecting the Canadian "Big Five" with global technology partners to solve shared industry challenges.The takeaway:OSFF Toronto is more than just a conference; it’s a milestone for the Canadian financial ecosystem. By bringing together the country’s top banks and tech leaders, FINOS is fostering a culture of "collaborative competition" that will define the future of finance in North America. See you in Toronto on May 14!#FINOS #OSFFToronto #OpenSourceInFinance #FinTech #CanadaTech #BankingInnovation #OpenSource #SoftwareSupplyChain #AI
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  Scaling Open Source Readiness in Banking: Strategy & OSPO Best Practices | FINOS New York 04.02.2026 29min

  🔑 Scaling Open Source Readiness in Financial Institutions | OSFF New York🚀 Explore insights from #OSFFNYC – the premier event for open source in financial services.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/ LinkedIn: FINOS Foundation🚀 Explore insights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the leading open source in finance conference.📚 OSR Body of Knowledge: https://osr.finos.org/ 🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/ 📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up 📥 Download the State of Open Source in Financial Services report: https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services 🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcasts 🗣️ Attend the next Open Source in Finance Forum: https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundationIn this high-level panel, Peter Smulovics (Morgan Stanley), Brittany Istenes (Fannie Mae), and Elspeth Minty (RBC Capital Markets), moderated by Rob Moffat (FINOS), share the "battle-tested" blueprints for taking open source from a developer-led hobby to an enterprise-grade strategic asset.🏛️ The Infrastructure of Readiness"Open Source Readiness" (OSR) is the foundational ability of a firm to consume and contribute to open source while managing regulatory, legal, and security risks. The panelists outline the evolution of a firm's maturity:The OSPO as a Catalyst: How an Open Source Program Office acts as the "connective tissue" between Legal, Risk, Cyber, and Engineering.Maturity Modeling: Moving from passive Usage (SCA scanning) to active Contribution and eventually Strategic Leadership in the ecosystem.The "Security Sandwich": Balancing the speed of open source adoption with the rigorous supply chain security standards required by regulators.⚙️ Scaling Contribution: The Morgan Stanley & RBC PlaybooksThe leaders discuss how they’ve automated the "toil" out of open source contribution to empower thousands of developers:Frictionless Approval: Using tools like GitProxy and automated CLA (Contributor License Agreement) management to shorten the distance from "Idea" to "Pull Request."InnerSource as a Stepping Stone: Brittany Istenes explains how InnerSource (applying open-source patterns internally) builds the "muscle memory" needed for external contribution in a safe environment.Policy-as-Code: Leveraging frameworks like CALM (Common Architectural Language Model) to embed compliance and architectural standards directly into the development lifecycle.🛡️ Navigating the Regulatory LandscapeIn 2026, regulatory scrutiny of open source has intensified. The panel addresses how they meet these evolving standards:The OSR Body of Knowledge (BoK): Utilizing the FINOS-curated BoK to standardize "what good looks like" for auditors.Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) & Liability: Preparing for new global laws that hold software producers—including financial institutions—accountable for the security of their released code.SBOMs & Transparency: Transitioning from "knowing what we use" to "proving how we secure it" through high-fidelity Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs).The takeaway: Scaling open source readiness is no longer a technical choice; it is a business imperative for resilience and talent. By operationalizing OSPOs and contributing back to common standards, financial institutions can reduce redundant development costs, attract top-tier talent, and proactively satisfy the most demanding global regulators.#FINOS #OSFF #OpenSourceReadiness #OSPO #InnerSource #MorganStanley #RBC #FannieMae #FinTech #RegTech #SBOM #cyberresilience
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  Cloud & AI in Banking: Navigating Residency, Risks, and Automation | Microsoft & Red Hat 09.01.2026 32min

  🔑 Cloud, AI, and Automation: Navigating the New Regulatory Frontier | Open Source in Finance Podcast🚀 Explore insights from the #FINOS community – the center of open source innovation in financial services.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/ 🤖 Explore the FINOS AI Governance Framework: https://air-governance-framework.finos.org/ ☁️ Learn about Common Cloud Controls (CCC): https://ccc.finos.org/ 📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up 📥 Download the State of Open Source in Financial Services report: https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services 🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcasts 🗣️ Attend the next Open Source in Finance Forum: https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundationIn this episode, Grizz Griswold (FINOS) sits down with Allison Nachtigal (VP, Azure Chief Product Officer, Microsoft) and Aric Rosenbaum (Chief Technologist, Red Hat) to discuss the complexities of deploying cloud and AI in the most highly regulated industry in the world.🏛️ Why Cloud is Different for BanksThe panelists establish that for financial services, the cloud isn't just a technology shift—it's a massive compliance and "headline risk" challenge.Shared Responsibility: Moving to the cloud requires banks to demonstrate compliance for third-party infrastructure they do not directly control.Sovereignty & Residency: Meeting strict data residency requirements (e.g., keeping data within Swiss or EU borders) remains a primary enabler—and hurdle—for global Azure and Red Hat deployments.The "Toil" of Compliance: Implementation is often slowed by manual verification. Allison and Aric highlight the need for Common Cloud Controls (CCC) to standardize what "good" looks like across providers.🤖 The "Order of Magnitude" Complexity of AIWhile machine learning has existed for decades, LLMs introduce a fundamental conflict for auditors: Non-determinism.The Deterministic Gap: Banks require "same input, same output." LLMs, by nature, are unpredictable.Synthetic Data: Because private data cannot always leave specific regions for model training, banks are increasingly relying on synthetic data to bridge the gap.AI Governance: Aric and Allison discuss the FINOS AI Governance Framework (AIGF) as a way to crowdsource risks and automate mitigations, ensuring AI isn't just an "experiment" but a production-ready tool.⚙️ Automation as the Compliance EngineTo stay off the headlines, security must be reproducible 100% of the time.Ansible for Security: Aric emphasizes using tools like Ansible to automate security playbooks. This ensures that as Red Hat or Microsoft releases new versions, the controls remain intact across on-prem and multi-cloud environments.Crowdsourced Risks: By collaborating through FINOS, competitors like Microsoft and Red Hat work with banks to define a common set of controls, reducing the regulatory burden for everyone.🔮 Looking Ahead to 2026What does the next year hold for the industry?Efficiency Shift: Moving from "insane" energy-hungry models to smaller, high-efficiency models and autonomous agents.Quantum Uplift: A massive focus on post-quantum cryptography will likely "slow down" some migrations to ensure security foundations are rebuilt for the quantum era.Agentic Modernization: The convergence of digital assets, AI agents, and cloud will drive the next multi-year wave of modernization.The takeaway: Cloud and AI are no longer optional for financial services, but their success depends on "trust through automation." By leveraging open standards like the FINOS Common Cloud Controls and AI Governance Framework, institutions can move away from manual "toil" and build safe, non-deterministic systems that satisfy both auditors and customers.#FINOS #OpenSource #CloudSecurity #Azure #RedHat #AI #AIGovernance #FinTech #Ansible #DigitalSovereignty #QuantumComputing #Podcast
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  Turn CCC into Real Checks: Multi-Cloud Security with Prowler + AI (OSFF NY Preview) 12.10.2025 22min

  🚀 Get a sneak peek of how FINOS Common Cloud Controls (CCC) can move from policy docs to practical enforcement—through automation and open source.In this clip:Toni de la Fuente, Founder & CEO, ProwlerToni shares his journey from maintaining open source in his spare time to helping the community align cloud security with real frameworks like CCC. He previews the upcoming OSFF workshop, where he and Pedro Martín will show how to translate CCC requirements into automated checks across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and how AI can help teams generate and test custom controls quickly. The session will also cover lessons learned: data modeling, compatibility challenges, and how to keep automation simple enough to adopt without adding more complexity.🎟️ See Toni’s full workshop with Pedro Martín at OSFF New York (Oct 21–22, 2025).🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/newsletter#FINOS #OSFFNY #OpenSourceInFinance #CCC #CloudSecurity #AI #ComplianceAutomation #MultiCloud #DevSecOps
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  OpenBB’s Open Data Platform: Local-First AI Data Pipelines (OSFF NY Preview) 08.10.2025 21min

  🚀 Get a sneak peek of Ihsan Saracgil’s OSFF NY session on how OpenBB’s Open Data Platform (ODP) lets teams connect private, proprietary, and public financial data to AI—securely, locally, and on your terms.In this clip:Ihsan Saracgil, CPO, OpenBBTired of waiting on scarce engineering cycles for every integration? Ihsan shows how ODP gives data engineers a Python-native, local-first way to register extensions, wrap external sources as APIs, and serve them to downstream tools (copilots, notebooks, dashboards) with full control of credentials, execution, and access. He also breaks down why Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a game-changer: wire up tools to your AI copilot fast—so tasks that once required custom plumbing (even “send me that result via email”) become quick, safe, and auditable. With a lightweight GUI (Tauri) and standardized FastAPI/OpenAPI specs, ODP helps teams unify messy data pipelines without leaking business logic to third-party platforms.🎟️ See Ihsan’s full talk at OSFF New York (Oct 21–22, 2025).🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/newsletter#FINOS #OSFFNY #OpenBB #OpenSourceInFinance #FinancialData #AI #Copilots #MCP #DataEngineering #LocalFirst
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  Communications Very Erratic (CVE): Stabilizing Vuln Data for the Industry (OSFF NY Preview) 05.10.2025 34min

  🚨 What happens when the backbone of vulnerability reporting wobbles? In April 2025, funding shocks to CVE/CWE—and the downstream NVD—sparked panic before a short-term lifeline appeared. The uncertainty hasn’t gone away.In this clip:Christopher “CRob” Robinson, CTO & Chief Security Architect, OpenSSF (The Linux Foundation)CRob previews his OSFF NY session on why reliable, authoritative vulnerability metadata is critical for banks, regulated enterprises, and open source maintainers—and what upstream is doing about it. He walks through the recent CVE/NVD turbulence, why downstream teams (risk, OSPOs, product owners) struggle to meet regulatory obligations without stable data, and how the open source community is collaborating to deliver consistent, high-quality vulnerability information going forward. Expect clear context, practical takeaways, and a path from fragmented signals to trustworthy feeds.🎟️ See CRob’s full talk at OSFF New York (Oct 21–22, 2025).🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/newsletter#FINOS #OSFFNY #OpenSourceSecurity #OpenSSF #CVE #CWE #NVD #VulnerabilityManagement #Risk #Compliance #SupplyChainSecurity
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  OSFF New York Day 2 Preview — AI Tracks, Security Deep Dives, and Lightning Hot Topics | Grizz Griswold 24.09.2025 14min

  🚀 Highlights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the premier open source in finance conference.Join us at the Open Source in Finance Forum (Oct 21–22, 2025): https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0In this episode (podcast preview):Grizz Griswold, Head of Marketing, FINOSDay 2 is built for builders and risk leaders alike—two AI tracks, a full OpenSSF security program, a Confidential Computing Consortium security track (details incoming), and a fast-moving Hot Topics lightning series.Open Source, AI-Powered Industry (developer/engineering focus): Hands-on sessions on AI-native software development, neuro-symbolic techniques, workforce augmentation with agents, adoption challenges, and integrating AI with FDC3—closing with the EAMS Dial open source enterprise gen-AI platform. Speakers from J.P. Morgan, Red Hat, S&P Global, Scott Logic, interop.io, EPAM, and more.Mutualizing Risk & Compliance in the Open (governance focus): How the industry collaborates on secure-by-design architectures, automated compliance with Common Cloud Controls (CCC) + Prowler, zero-trust blueprints, and the FINOS AI Governance Framework. Featuring ControlPlane, Prowler, Runnink, GitLab, JUXT, and more.OpenSSF: Guarding the Vaults (security focus): Raising the baseline for secure OSS in finance—securing AI in the open, defending against secrets/token/API attacks, and model signaling/validation. Contributions from IBM, Bloomberg, Sonatype, Red Hat, and OpenSSF.Confidential Computing Consortium (security track): Sister-foundation deep dives on hardware-anchored trust and protected data/compute—full agenda to be announced.Hot Topics (15-minute lightning talks): Rapid-fire innovation across open data, GenAI, FDC3, CDM-driven automation, payments flexibility, financial agents, and more—speakers from Citi, AWS, GitLab, OpenBB, Temporal, RPI, J.P. Morgan, vCluster, and others.🎟️ P.S. There’s a hidden VIP code in the audio (free & 50% tickets). It’s not in this description—catch it in the episode!🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📥 Download the latest State of Open Source in Financial Services: https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/newsletter#FINOS #OSFFNewYork #OpenSourceInFinance #AIinFinance #Security #OpenSSF #ConfidentialComputing #FDC3 #CDM #AIGovernance #CommonCloudControls #ZeroTrust #Conference
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  Zero Trust + Open Source: A Practical Compliance Blueprint | Rakia Finley, Copper & Vine Studio 22.09.2025 27min

  🚀 Highlights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the premier open source in finance conference.Join us at the Open Source in Finance Forum (Oct 21–22, 2025): https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0In this podcast (podcast preview):Rakia Finley, Founder & Managing Partner, Copper & Vine StudioRegulatory rigor and rapid innovation don’t have to clash. Rakia shares a battle-tested approach to embedding compliance into product design using zero-trust architecture and open-source components. She explains why leaders must clarify the “why” behind regulatory change, and why developers should start from existing regulations—auditing “digital beliefs” (data quality, infra, policies) before layering AI. Expect takeaways on aligning to DORA/ISO, secure-by-design patterns, proactive threat modeling, and how inclusive governance reduces risk by reflecting the communities you serve. Plus: a teaser case study of a fintech pipeline brought into compliance without slowing delivery.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📥 Download the latest State of Open Source in Financial Services: https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/newsletter#FINOS #OSFFNewYork #OpenSourceInFinance #ZeroTrust #Compliance #DORA #ISO27001 #SecureByDesign #AIGovernance #FinancialServices #CopperAndVine
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  OSFF New York: Day 1 Preview — Tracks, Keynotes, and Big Announcements | Grizz Griswold 16.09.2025 28min

  🚀 Highlights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the premier open source in finance conference.Join us at the Open Source in Finance Forum (Oct 21–22, 2025): https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0In this episode:Grizz Griswold, Head of Marketing, FINOSA fast, inside look at Day 1 of OSFF New York: what’s new, what’s launching, and where you’ll get the most value.Keynotes & momentum: How open source went from “nice-to-have” to core infrastructure in finance, with ROI front-and-center.The Forge (ideation): Ground-floor concepts before incubation—think Open SDLC Controls, Secure-by-Design (CALM + AI Governance + Common Cloud Controls), and an Open Data Commons.Launchpad (incubating projects): Hands-on sessions with CALM, the FINOS AI Governance Framework, Common Cloud Controls, and a brand-new project being unveiled on stage.CDM track: Real adoption stories—eligible collateral, digital bond issuance, and tokenized assets integrated into collateral management.FDC3 track: Desktop interoperability becomes mainstream—conformance, web expansion, and a preview of FDC3 2.3.Open Source Readiness: How banks scale OSPOs, govern licenses, and roll out enterprise open source programs—case studies from leading institutions.Community & networking: Seven tracks, project expos/booths, hallway track magic—meet maintainers, ask questions, try the tech.🎟️ P.S. Listen for a hidden VIP code in the audio (free & 50% tickets). It’s not in this description—catch it in the episode!🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📥 Download the latest State of Open Source in Financial Services: https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/newsletter#FINOS #OSFFNewYork #OpenSourceInFinance #FinancialServices #Conference #FDC3 #CDM #OpenSourceReadiness #DevOps #AIGovernance #OpenSourceCommunity
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  The Evolving Role of Open Source in Finance with GitLab's George Kichukov 19.06.2025 30min

  The Evolving Role of Open Source in Financial Services with GitLab's George KichukovIn this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews George Kichukov from GitLab to discuss the transformative effect of open-source technology in financial services. The conversation covers the adoption of secure open-source practices, the importance of a strong engineering culture, and the benefits of contributing back to the open-source community. George shares insights from his 20-year career, including his extensive experience at Citibank, and elaborates on his current role in improving software delivery at GitLab. The episode also highlights upcoming events like the Open Source and Finance Forum (OSFF) and the vital role of sponsors in fostering industry collaboration.00:00 The Evolution of Open Source in Financial Services01:32 Upcoming OSFF Events and Sponsors01:33 Upcoming OSFF Events and Sponsors03:31 Introduction to George Kichukov from GitLab03:52 George's Role and Experience at GitLab06:36 George's Career Journey Before GitLab12:15 The Importance of Developer Experience15:56 The Role of Open Source in Developer Experience20:57 The Shift in Financial Services Towards Open Source26:58 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGeorge Kichukov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kichukov/GitLab: https://about.gitlab.com/ Grizz Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOSFINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.
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  Exploring Data Mesh and Open Source Governance with Daniel Paes | OS in Finance Podcast 17.06.2025 31min

  Exploring Data Mesh and Open Source Governance with Daniel PaesIn this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Daniel Paes, a FINOS Ambassador. They discuss concepts like data mesh, data contracts, and the use of open source tools like Legend and CDM in data governance. Daniel shares his journey from a business intelligence analyst in Brazil to a principal director at a CloudOps and DataOps company in Canada. They also talk about the Open Source and Finance Forum (OSFF), upcoming events, and Daniel’s innovative projects like Runink. This episode offers insights into the adoption of open source tools in financial services and practical applications of data governance models.00:00 Introduction to CDM and Legend01:07 Upcoming OSFF Events and Sponsors03:06 Meet Daniel Paes: Background and Career04:08 Daniel's Journey with Open Source06:20 Open Source in Brazil and Canada11:31 Daniel's Career Path15:32 Current Projects and API Days Insights15:42 Exploring FINOS Legend and CDM22:07 Runink: A New Open Source Project29:12 Becoming a FINOS Ambassador30:10 Conclusion and Future PlansDaniel Paes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danspaes/Runink: https://www.runink.org/Grizz Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOSFINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.
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  Exploring Common Controls and Governance in Finance w Mike Long, CEO, Kosli 12.06.2025 25min

  Exploring Common Controls and Governance in Financial Services with Kosli's CEO, Mike LongIn this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Mike Long, CEO and founder of Kosli. They discuss the challenges of AI readiness and managing risk in financial services, focusing on the importance of common control definitions in SDLC processes. Mike shares his journey from studying AI and computer science to founding Kosli, emphasizing the role of automation in governance and compliance. The conversation highlights the significance of community and collaboration within FINOS to solve industry-level problems, touching on AI, regulatory compliance, and the future of governance automation. Mike also reflects on the evolution of agent-based solutions and their applications in current tech environments. Tune in for insights on making engineering processes more efficient and the importance of shared understanding in tech and compliance.00:00 Introduction to Control Definitions01:14 Upcoming OSFF Events and Sponsors03:13 Meet Mike Long, CEO of Kosli03:47 Mike Long's Background and Career Journey07:01 Challenges in Financial Services and Kosli's Solutions09:54 Joining FINOS and Goals for Collaboration16:22 The Importance of Community in FINOS20:37 Future of AI and Autonomous Agents24:11 Closing Remarks and OSFF LondonKosli: https://www.kosli.com/Mike Long: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelongkosliGrizz Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOSFINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.
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  The Unexpected Risks of AI in Finance: Expert Panel Discussion - Nvidia & Sonatype 12.05.2025 54min

  In this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance webinar series, Karl Moll hosts an engaging panel discussion with Tyler Warden from Sonatype and Aaron Erickson from Nvidia. The topic is 'The Unexpected Risks of AI in Finance,' covering hidden and novel security risks in AI-driven financial systems, the importance of hardware in AI security, and regulatory approaches to AI compliance. The panelists delve into common misconceptions, real-world examples of AI risks, software supply chain issues, and actionable advice for securing AI pipelines. They also discuss the fundamental role of human accountability and the importance of collaboration between security and engineering teams.00:00 Welcome and Introduction03:40 Panelist Introductions05:43 Common Misconceptions in AI Security08:37 Hidden Risks of AI in Finance16:52 Regulatory Approaches to AI Risks23:54 Advice for Compliance Teams30:56 The Importance of Fundamentals in AI31:37 AI's Role in Speeding Up Reaction Times32:56 Building Security into AI Pipelines36:02 Operational Collaboration for AI Security43:07 Designing User-Centric AI Systems48:40 Rapid Fire Q&A on AI Security55:23 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsFind more info about FINOS:On the web: https://www.finos.org Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOSFINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.
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  Deep Dive into FDC3 2.2 Release With Rob Moffat | OS in Finance Podcast 24.04.2025 38min

  Join Grizz Griswold and Rob Moffat from FINOS as they discuss the latest updates in FDC3, a versatile interoperability standard originally designed for financial services but applicable universally. Learn about the evolution of FDC3 version 2.2, the newly released SAIL 2.0 tool, and the upcoming Open Source in Finance Forum in London. Discover the significance of open standards, vendor collaboration, and identity security in the realm of financial technology. Whether you are a developer or a finance professional, this episode offers valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of open source in finance.FDC3: https://fdc3.finos.org/00:00 Rob Moffat - Exploring FDC3: Enhancing Interoperability in Finance03:43 Introduction and Greetings03:54 Kubecon and Catching Up04:14 FDC3 Updates Overview05:39 What is FDC3?07:21 FDC3 2.2 and Web Integration10:27 Vendor Conformance and Open Standards13:37 Expanding FDC3 Beyond Finance17:36 Introducing Sail 2.020:09 Upcoming Demos and Events22:29 FDC3 Security and Future Plans28:35 Hackathons and Community Growth33:40 FDC3 Conformance Program37:19 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsFDC3: https://fdc3.finos.org FDC3 Repo: https://github.com/finos/FDC3 FDC3 Sail Sandbox: https://www.finos.org/en/project-sandbox FDC3 Training: https://fdc3.finos.org/trainingFDC3 App Directory: https://directory.fdc3.finos.org/FDC3 Conformance: https://fdc3.finos.org/docs/api/conformance/Conformance-Overview Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat Grizz Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold Find more info about FINOS:On the web: https://www.finos.org Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newslette rLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOSFINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.
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  Unlocking Innovation: Kratix and Platform Engineering at NatWest | OS in Finance Podcast 10.01.2025 39min

  Unlocking Innovation: Kratix and Platform Engineering at NatWest In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Plank from NatWest Bank and Derik Evangelisa from Syntasso. They delve into the evolution of platform engineering, open-source technologies, and how NatWest uses cloud-native tools to deliver platforms as a product. Learn about the innovative Kratix framework, its role in enabling developers, and how open-source principles are being adopted in financial services. Whether you're a technical enthusiast or on the business side, this discussion provides valuable insights into modernizing IT practices and fostering innovation. 00:00 The Evolution of Team Collaboration 00:38 Introduction to the Guests 01:08 Overview of the Talk and Key Topics 02:00 Chris Plank's Background and Role 03:14 Defining Platform Engineering 05:52 Derik Evangelista's Background and Role 06:24 Understanding Kratix 10:41 The Journey of Platform Engineering at NatWest 16:54 Building with Kratix: A Technical Insight 19:35 Exploring FINOS Projects and Kratix Integration 20:01 Deep Dive into Kratix and Its Technical Aspects 22:31 The Concept of Golden Paths in Kratix 24:07 Real-World Applications and Industry Impact 29:50 Challenges and Lessons in Change Management 32:51 How to Contribute to Kratix and Future Prospects 37:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections Kratix: https://www.kratix.io/ Chris Plank: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisplank/ NatWest: https://www.natwestgroup.com/ Derik Evangelista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derikevangelista/ Syntasso: https://www.syntasso.io/ Grizz Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold/ Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org/ Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOS FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.