The BBC reports First Derivatives, which specialises in financial analysis software, is planning to add to its 2,400 staff numbers across its Northern Ireland headquarters and global operations.

The firm’s chief operating officer Adrian Toner said that the recruitment would be global but most of the jobs will be based in Belfast, Newry and Dublin. He added First Derivatives would be opening another premises in Newry that can hold 200 employees.

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