Infront hires Deutsche Börse data expert Jeff Caldwell as AI transforms financial markets

The financial technology company has appointed a new Head of Content to oversee the information used by banks, investment managers and insurers, as AI increases demand for accurate and reliable financial data

European financial tech firm Infront has appointed former Deutsche Börse specialist Jeff Caldwell to oversee the vast amounts of financial information used by its banking, investment and insurance customers.

Caldwell joins as Head of Content and will take responsibility for the accuracy, quality and management of the data that powers Infront’s trading and investment platforms.

The company, which is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, provides financial data and software to banks, stockbrokers, investment managers and insurers, helping them monitor markets, value investments and meet regulatory requirements.

Its systems draw information from more than 600 sources worldwide, covering over 15 million market listings, alongside company news, financial analysis and other information used by investment professionals.

The data also includes environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk scores for more than 30,000 companies, which help investors assess issues such as environmental performance and corporate governance.

Caldwell will reportedly oversee how this information is collected, checked, managed and delivered to customers, with a particular focus on maintaining standards as financial companies increasingly incorporate AI into their operations.

He brings more than a decade of experience in financial data and technology, most recently working as Product Manager, Market Data at Deutsche Börse Group, the company behind the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

There, he was responsible for technology and data systems supporting financial pricing, reporting and investment decisions.

Before joining Deutsche Börse, he spent almost four years at financial technology company BITA, working in data management and product development.

Caldwell, who holds an MBA from Rutgers Business School, said the growth of AI offered opportunities to improve how financial information is delivered and used.

“What excites me most about this role is that, for Infront content is much more than just ‘data’. It is about providing the right content at high quality, managing it efficiently and creating real value for our clients,” he said.

“As AI opens up new possibilities for the use of financial data and content, there is great potential to expand on Infront’s strong position.”

Caldwell’s appointment, announced late last month, comes as AI changes how financial institutions analyse markets, assess risks and make investment decisions.

The FCA has also warned that financial firms remain responsible for how they use AI, with existing rules, including the Consumer Duty, continuing to apply to decisions affecting customers.

Udo Kersting, Infront’s Chief Product Officer, said the appointment would support the company’s plans to develop its services as financial technology continues to evolve.

He added: “Financial data is at the centre of everything we do at Infront and our plans for growth. 

“With technological innovation reshaping how investment professionals use data, now is exactly the right moment to strengthen our content strategy with experienced leadership.”

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_{Main image: Jeff Caldwell, the former Deutsche Börse market data specialist appointed Head of Content at European financial technology company Infront, where he will oversee the quality and management of financial information used by banks, investment managers and insurers as artificial intelligence transforms the industry. Credit: courtesy of Infront}