Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, left, and NYSE chief executive Duncan Niederauer arrive for a press conference at Stormont, Castle, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. The New York Stock Exchange announced Monday that it plans to set up a service centre in Northern Ireland, creating up to 400 jobs. NYSE chief executive Duncan Niederauer announced his plans in Belfast alongside Northern Ireland's First Minister and Deputy First Ministers. He said the skills base of the region's workforce, and the personal relationship struck up with Stormont leaders lead to the investment. Recruitment for the posts will take place over the next two years. They will be mainly technical jobs, based in Belfast city centre. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, left, and NYSE chief executive Duncan Niederauer arrive for a press conference at Stormont, Castle, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. The New York Stock Exchange announced Monday that it plans to set up a service centre in Northern Ireland, creating up to 400 jobs. NYSE chief executive Duncan Niederauer announced his plans in Belfast alongside Northern Ireland's First Minister and Deputy First Ministers. He said the skills base of the region's workforce, and the personal relationship struck up with Stormont leaders lead to the investment. Recruitment for the posts will take place over the next two years. They will be mainly technical jobs, based in Belfast city centre.

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