Managers of Wealth

Google billionaire has banker army and a Navy Seal to ease life

As the number of billionaires has surged worldwide in recent years, demand for people who can provide niche skills -- and discretion -- has jumped.

IRS Says Prominent Texas Billionaire & Late Brother Owe $3B

Stewart Thomas, a lawyer for the Wylys, called the IRS claims “unfair and absurd.”

Top Credit Cards For The Ultra Rich

Ever wonder what’s in the wallets of the ultra rich (besides a lot of money)? One answer: some exclusive credit cards that few people know about. Even some of the world's richest people don’t qualify for all of these cards.

Former Disney Chairman Launches New Company With $150 Million Investment From China’s Citic Guoan

Former Disney Chairman has announced he is launching Dick Cook Studios

Chinese tycoons account for 20pc of world’s billionaires

Property moguls still top list, starting with Hong Kong's Li Ka-shing and Lee Shau-kee and mainland's Wang Jianlin

Hard to keep up! Kim Kardashian gets herself a new $400K Rolls Royce luxury car... and promptly customizes it

Kim Kardashian changes cars almost more than she changes her shoes.

Billionaires and millionaires are going nuts with their personal staffs

But seriously, the people they're hiring are crazy.

Poland’s Richest Billionaire Poised to See Borrowing Rate Halved

Poland’s richest billionaire is about to see borrowing costs for the chemicals maker he controls cut in half, thanks to Mario Draghi.

Appetite for Luxury in Vietnam: A Lucrative Market for High-End Products

But not only the uber-rich are on the rise: according to Euromonitor International more than 100,000 Vietnamese in 2013 had a disposable income of more than US$75,000 per year

Branded Homes Make Waves Among the Elite in India

From Giorgio Armani to Donald Trump, India is increasingly attracting celebrities, designers and major brands to team up with developers on homes, as wealthy Indians seek more elaborate properties.

Self-made tycoon: 'Africa is doing amazing - it's our turn to shine'

From banking to hospitality and real estate to e-commerce, Ashish Thakkar built his vast business empire from scratch.

Carlos Slim Expands His Reach in Business and Philantrophy

As the mexican billionaire grows richer despite antitrust action he's looking to give away more profits from his diverse corporate empire

Cyprus Court Freezes Russian Billionaire Kerimov's Assets

A Cypriot court has ordered a freeze on assets belonging to Suleiman Kerimov over the Russian billionaire's dispute with fugitive and former politician Ashot Yegiazaryan

One in three rich people and private companies targeted by ATO

The ATO wants to beat its 2013-14 rate of raising $1.1 billion in liabilities from high-wealth individuals

Billionaire James Packer's Israeli trophy home suburb

The movie-making casino billionaire James Packer has bought a house in Israel

These celebrities shelter their wealth in tax havens

Celebrities share the same reluctance to pay taxes as the rest of us.

Where do Africa's multimillionaires live?

However these days, they can take a stroll around Victoria Island, an exclusive neighborhood in Lagos where brands like Porsche, Hugo Boss and Ermenegildo Zegna line the streets.

Multi-Millionaire Who Wants To Live Forever Offers $1 Million To Whoever Reaches 123 Years Old

The senior partner of the Hong Kong-based Deep Knowledge Ventures, Dmitry Kaminskiy, hopes his offer of cash will trigger a new group of what is known as “supercenternarians.”

Ricci perfumes heiress found guilty in HSBC tax fraud case

She was tried on charges that she hid more than $22 million (15 million pounds) from the French tax authorities using accounts and offshore entities based in Panama.

Soccer millionaire Angel Di Maria sold for 20 footballs

Portugal`s Benfica paid Rosario Central more than five million euros for the 19-year-old di Maria in 2007.

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