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 : https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelbuscaino/

Mekena McGrew : https://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