Global financial services firm FCStone is to create 26 jobs in Dublin.

The US-based integrated commodity risk management company is establishing its European headquarters in Ringsend where it intends to target firms operating in the food commodities production sector.

The investment is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O’Keeffe said the decision by FCStone to establish its European hub here “shows Ireland can beat competitors for high-quality investments and generate good jobs for our highly educated workers”.