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April 27, 2020

5 Decentralization Trends to Watch in 2020


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In March 2020, IHS Markit Chief Economist Joel Prakken announced a popular consensus among economists that the financial stress stemming from the coronavirus epidemic will inevitably weaken 2020 economic growth. In just the past four weeks, over $4 trillion in household wealth has been wiped out in the public markets in the United States alone.

As retail investors and institutions brace for further volatility, there has been a consistent rise in the number of people looking to have more control over the situation. This includes personal finances, how their time is utilized, how to best assist people in need.

And in the midst of all this, there’s a trend of individuals and organizations disconnecting from centralized systems that may be doing more harm than good. 

In a nutshell, decentralization can be defined as the transfer

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April 27, 2020 by Economy

Dealing with Covid-19: Keep your vehicle in good shape during lockdown


The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a prolonged lockdown. We are to stay in the confines of our homes and practise social distancing. Given the stern guidelines, you would have very few reasons to drive your car. If you are working from home, your car is likely to be used only for the weekly or biweekly trips for grocery shopping, or maybe not even that.


However, this long period of hibernation and limited usage can have a negative impact on your vehicle. Estimates suggest nearly 30 million vehicles will lie idle. To ensure that your car remains niggle-free and in roadworthy condition, here are a few tips.


Park in shaded area: It is always a good idea to park your car in a shaded area to foil damage from long exposure to direct sunlight. Never park on a slope as this causes errors in

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April 27, 2020 by Personal Finance

Covid-19 impact: ESG returns likely to be in focus amid market volatility

Investment in companies which attempt to follow environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are likely to be in focus, even as markets swing wildly amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. An analysis of an index which tracks the performance of such companies versus the broader market shows wide outperformance.

The MSCI India ESG Leaders Gross Total Return USD Index has done better than the MSCI India Index over one-month, three-month, and six-month periods as well as over longer time periods. The difference in returns has ranged between 0.5 per cent and 6 per …



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April 27, 2020 by Market

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