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.

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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