Core Insights - CME Group announced the winners of its 22nd annual University Trading Challenge, with Universidad de Monterrey from Mexico taking first place [1][6] - The competition saw record participation, with over 615 teams comprising 1,800 students from 25 countries [1][6] Participation and Competition Details - The challenge lasted four weeks and included teams from 174 universities worldwide [1] - Students engaged in hands-on trading techniques across various asset classes, including agriculture, energy, metals, equity indices, interest rates, and foreign exchange futures [2] Educational Opportunities - The University Trading Challenge provided students with practical experience in trading, utilizing CQG's real-time simulated trading platform and receiving live market updates [2][3] - Participants from the top five teams received cash prizes and were invited to an exclusive market education event [3] CME Group's Educational Initiatives - CME Group offers a range of risk management education through its CME Institute, which includes courses, webinars, and trading simulators [4] - The company collaborates with industry organizations to provide educational resources, such as Futures Fundamentals, to enhance understanding of futures markets [4] CME Group Overview - CME Group is the leading derivatives marketplace, facilitating trading in futures, options, cash, and OTC markets, and providing tools for risk management and opportunity capture [5] - The company operates multiple trading platforms and is a prominent central counterparty clearing provider [5]