LONDON (Dow Jones)--First Derivatives PLC (FDP.LN), a provider of software and consulting services to global investment banks and hedge funds, said Wednesday it has appointed Dale Richards as President and member of the Board of Directors of First Derivatives, U.S. Inc., its American operation. Shares at 0710 GMT unchanged at 297.5 pence valuing the company at GBP42.99 million. -By Ian Walker, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9296; [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 09, 2010 03:12 ET (07:12 GMT)