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Personal Finance Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 18:30 [IST] The Punjab state has declared its Sunday weekly bumper lottery result on August 23, 2026. This lottery is called Dear 50 Ranger Sunday and is usually sold at Rs 50 per ticket. The lottery offers Rs 15 lakh as the highest prize. The live draw began…

The week brought a mix of regulatory scrutiny, financial results, strategic expansion and industry analysis across the retail and institutional trading sectors. Brokers continued to adapt to changing market conditions while balancing growth initiatives with tighter regulatory expectations and shifting client behaviour. Several firms reported strong operational performance despite currency pressures, while others pursued acquisitions,…

Bank bonuses have reached their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis, prompting calls for a hike in the windfall tax to help struggling households with their energy bills. Analysis of bank bonus data by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) shows £25 billion was paid out in bonuses in the financial year ending in March…

Columbia Threadneedle Investments and alternative asset manager Hamilton Lane announced a strategic collaboration to deliver new investment products for the wealth channel. An interval fund combining public and private equity exposure, currently awaiting SEC approval, will likely be the first product launched through the two firms’ partnership. Columbia Threadneedle brings its public markets expertise, multi-asset…

Key Points The sale involved 2,302 shares at $237.39 per share, resulting in a transaction value of $546,500. All shares were held directly; no indirect ownership through entities or trusts was disclosed in the filing. The disposition occurred following a period where the stock delivered a 58% return over the 12 months ending August 19….

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