In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Mekena McGrew, Quantum Information Lead at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to share insights into quantum computing’s near-term and long-term applications in the financial services industry. From greater accuracy in fraud classification and Value at Risk calculations to future promises of speed-ups in derivative pricing, this episode will explore the current and future commercial applications of quantum in the financial services industry.

Connect with and follow the speakers:
Raquel Buscaino: www.linkedin.com/in/raquelbuscaino/
Mekena McGrew: www.linkedin.com/in/mekena-mcgrew-phd-17561935/

(00:00) Introduction
(01:17) What’s available today
(03:33) What’s a logical Qubit
(05:14) Early-stage application areas
(08:33) Realistic timeframe for commercial value
(10:32) Key considerations to start experimenting
(14:42) Near-term use cases in fraud and finance
(17:38) Potential far-out impacts in finance
(18:51) Wrap Up