Managers of Wealth

He failed in Silicon Valley and returned home. His wealth now: $1.8 billion

His company, Rakus Co., has surged more than 4,500% since going public in Tokyo that year for one of the best performances on the country’s benchmark stock index.

Sir Richard Branson sets 11 July to make spaceflight

Sir Richard's intention is to introduce a commercial spaceflight service.

Flying to space on Virgin Galactic’s next test flight

I am so proud and excited to be flying to space on Virgin Galactic’s next rocket-powered test flight.

Feuding Billionaire Adds $20 Million Yacht as Super-Rich Thrive

Spending at the ultra-luxury end is poised to continue after the world’s 500 richest added $1.8 trillion to their combined net worth last year

Which Countries Are Really the Richest?

The richest country measured by median per-capita wealth was Australia at around $238,000 in 2020.

Billionaire Duo Keeps Danaher Grip While Giving $3.3 Billion

Each have pledged at least 85% of their shares to secure loans

Where Did Marcos Hide His $10 Billion Fortune?

Almost 30 years ago, an American court ruled that victims of the Ferdinand Marcos regime in the Philippines should be compensated. The money was very well hidden.

Crazy rich Indian mansions

Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri spent 10 years renovating their house Mannat in Mumbai, while billionaire Ratan Tata’s bungalow is topped by an infinity pool

John McAfee Net Worth Before Shocking Death: How Antivirus Software Tycoon Fell From $100 Million Value

The McAfee company was founded in 1987, and it is the largest antivirus company in the world.

Gates Money Management Firm Changes Name After Couple’s Divorce

The name change will not impact the group’s investment strategy or the organizational structure that allows the Foundation to separate its program work from its investments.

Indonesia targets its crazy rich Asians with 35 per cent income tax in bid to heal coronavirus-hit economy

Those earning more than US$350,000 a year face the new rate as part of proposed overhaul that will also add VAT to foodstuffs, education and health care and target major carbon emitters

From Roger Federer to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are the highest paid atheletes in the world for 2021.

McGregor celebrated taking the No 1 spot on Instagram, saying he was being recognised as an entrepreneur and not just an athlete.

Indonesia targets its crazy rich Asians with 35% income tax in bid to heal coronavirus-hit economy

Indonesia’s need to collect more revenue comes after its budget deficit reached 6.09 per cent of GDP last year.

MacKenzie Scott gives away another $2.7 billion to charity

Scott has been on a giving spree since last July and has committed to donating most of her fortune in her lifetime.

Bitcoin and the wealthy

The very rich are adding fuel to the bitcoin boom but many are wary of a bubble

Clamour for wealth tax grows after revelations about super-rich’s affairs

Data leak published by ProPublica fuels calls to tighten up system which sees ultra-wealthy pay little or no tax

Sweden's Billionaire Boom Sparks Pandemic Tax Dilemma

The country’s image of being a “moral superpower” was broken.

50 Wealthiest Families In The United States

America’s 50 richest families hold a collective wealth of $1.2 trillion.

How the world’s richest defend their wealth, with help from a dedicated industry

They’re paid millions to hide trillions.

How 'fixers' drive narcissistic single billionaires to expect the impossible

Cash-rich UHNW bachelors are getting quirky and demanding - and there are endless services to help them

Extremely Wealthy