Quantum in Finance

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