01/01/2019
The super rich aren’t all bad – some even pay their taxes
In that context I was pleased to see two of this column’s controversial heroes of modern capitalism in the Sunday Times list of the UK’s 50 highest taxpayers.
Extremely Wealthy
12/31/2018
The World’s Biggest Billionaire Winners, Losers of 2018
ingaporean billionaires fared the best in dollar terms, gaining $2.5 billion
12/28/2018
Rich Kids of Instagram flaunt ridiculous wealth, luxury Christmas vacations
These privileged social media stars aren't afraid to brag about what the man in red bought them.
12/28/2018
Meet the Ambanis – Asia’s richest family who live in a US$1 billion skyscraper and party with royals
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, who own’s India’s reliance empire, surpassed Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma in July to become the wealthiest man in Asia
12/27/2018
Battle of the billionaires brewing? Trump could meet his match in 2020
That dwarfs Trump, whose wealth is estimated by Forbes at $3.1 billion (though Trump has claimed his net worth is higher).
12/26/2018
So expensive cars and houses of the German football-Stars
A comparative study shows now, in which German athletes invest their assets.
12/26/2018
Mukesh Ambani: Here’s how much Asia’s richest person added to his wealth in 2018
Mukesh Ambani, the multi-billionaire business magnate, became the richest person in Asia in calendar year 2018 surpassing Jack Ma, Chairman of Alibaba Group.
12/20/2018
Financial Times names George Soros ‘person of the year’
UK newspaper says billionaire philanthropist, often a target of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, was chosen for the values he represents
12/20/2018
These are some of Africa's wealthiest families
Building a family dynasty is no easy feat.
12/18/2018
Michael Flynn Net Worth: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
It’s also a certainty that Flynn’s legal battles have depleted his family’s resources
12/18/2018
UBS says Asia's wealthy trade less, cut debt as politics shift
As geopolitical jitters and trade tensions have put pressure on its main business, Switzerland’s biggest bank, which is also the world’s largest wealth manager, is turning to ultra-rich Americans for growth.
12/17/2018
British businessman pays £2million for private paradise in the Bahamas
Simon Woodroffe, founder of restaurant chain Yo! Sushi has bought an island
12/14/2018
How Ronnie Chan And Ruth Shapiro Are Promoting Excellence In Asian Philanthropy
There are a lot of businesses in Asia that have been rising and successful, yet there are very few organisations that are pan-Asian for business leaders to come together.
12/11/2018
Global super-rich bought 153 homes for at least £20m each in past year
Highest number of sales in Hong Kong as London’s ultra-prime housing market slips amid Brexit concerns
12/11/2018
How Madoff's Multi-Billion Fraud Changed the Hedge Fund Industry
The impact of that has been staggering: Investors have pulled their money from funds of funds for 10 straight years.
12/10/2018
The 25 richest families in the world, ranked
Bloomberg determined its ranking based on net worth figures from June 15, 2018.
12/07/2018
Rich retirees are paying over $1 million to move into luxury communities
Included in the cost is continental breakfast as well as 21 flexible meals, plus weekly housekeeping and wellness and fitness programs
12/07/2018
Are super-yachts the best places to keep your art collection?
From conservation and insurance to customs and tax issues, the complications of keeping art on boats
12/06/2018
South Africa’s richest man reveals how he built his wealth
When asked about how his family’s empire was built up, Rupert said: “Obviously there needs to be an opportunity in the market. It’s not good trying to do something for which there is no market.”
12/04/2018
Belgian Billionaire Investor, Dies at 92
Held stakes in companies ranging from Total to Pernod Ricard