British insurer Prudential offloaded a 4.5% stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management for approximately $545 million ahead of its $1.2 billion IPO. Major investors, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and family offices, along with ICICI Bank, acquired these shares. The fund house’s IPO will see Prudential selling a 10% stake, with proceeds slated for shareholders.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.