The wealthiest footballer competing in this year’s tournament in Brazil

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s forward and captain, as the wealthiest footballer competing in this year’s tournament in Brazil, according to Wealth-X Net Worth Valuation. “With an estimated net worth of US$230 million, Ronaldo’s personal fortune accounts for nearly one-quarter of the combined net worth of the 10 players in the Wealth-X World Cup Rich List, beating … Read more

The Chinese billionaire with six months to make the world’s tallest building

Zhang Yue was the first man in China to own a private jet, and his office is modelled on the Palace of Versailles. Now, he plans to save the planet by raising the world’s tallest building in just six months. A new documentary goes behind the scenes of the great Chinese eco gold rush

Some of the common preconceptions about ultra wealthy individuals

Only a small fraction of the global UHNW population possess a high enough net worth to afford a 30-metre superyacht, which has an average price tag of US$10 million (before maintenance, fuel and other expenses), according to a special report released by Wealth-X ultra high net worth (UHNW) intelligence. Due to the high cost of … Read more

Why sustainability professionals need to show more compassion

It is by first finding peace in ourselves that we can best encourage companies away from their destructive tendencies

The most expansive shopping experience in Dubai

Dubai aims to compete with Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, The Croisette or Champs Elysees in Paris in terms of shopping experiences. Luxury real estate developer, DAMAC Properties has announced the development of AKOYA Drive, one of the longest shopping strip experiences in Dubai. Similar in length to ‘The Walk’ at Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), … Read more