Founded in 1996 in Newry, Northern Ireland, First Derivatives began as a provider of consulting and software services to the capital markets industry. The company grew globally, becoming renowned for its expertise in financial technology and its high-performance data analytics platform, kdb+. In 2021, the parent company, First Derivatives plc, rebranded to FD Technologies plc to reflect its broader technology focus across its three brands: KX (high-performance data analytics), First Derivative (consulting and managed services for capital markets), and MRP (predictive B2B sales and marketing technology). The First Derivative brand continues the company's legacy of providing expert consultancy, managed services, and technology implementation for financial clients worldwide.

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