CME Group is to acquire NEX Group in a deal valued at USD5.4 billion. CME Group will pay GBP10 per share – a premium of around 3 per cent to the stock’s closing price on 28 March – consisting of 500 pence in cash and 0.0444 CME Group shares. The Hedgeweek Global Awards 2018 for excellence among hedge fund managers and service providers celebrate the achievements of firms that contributed to another significant year for the sector.