FD Technologies Regulatory News (FDP)

11 March 2011

First Derivatives plc

(AIM:FDP.L, IEX:GYQ.I)

Resignation of Non-Executive Director

The Board of First Derivatives plc ("First Derivatives" or the "Company") announces that due to his other business commitments Paul Kinney has resigned as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

The Company will seek to appoint a new non executive director in due course.

Brian Conlon, Chief Executive Officer stated: "We would like to thank Paul for his valuable contribution to the growth and development of First Derivatives during his time with the Company and we wish him well for the future."

For further information please contact:

First Derivatives +44 (0)28 3025 2242

Brian Conlon, Managing Director www.firstderivatives.com

Graham Ferguson, Finance Director

Charles Stanley Securities, Nominated Adviser +44 (0)20 7149 6000

Russell Cook

Carl Holmes

Goodbody Stockbrokers, EMI Adviser +353 1 667 0410

Diane Hodgson

Linda Hickey

Finbarr Griffin

Walbrook PR +44 (0)20 7933 8780

Bob Huxford

Jack Rich