Tech firm’s performance ‘robust’

Specialist technology firm First Derivatives has called its trading performance during the first half of its current financial year "robust", adding that full-year performance should be in line with forecasts.

In a trading update, the Newry-headquartered firm said performance for the six months to the end of August has been “in line with management expectations”.

First Derivatives provides tailored software solutions for investment banks, traders, and hedge fund administrators.