Alwaleed bin Talal: meet the Saudi prince giving away all his money
The high-flying royal, who sued Forbes for ‘underestimating’ his fortune just years before handing it all to charity, seems to defy the cliches of a Saudi magnate
Rich lists
Number of ultra-rich swells to almost 173,000
The world gained an extra 5,300 UHNWIs last year and, as with other people worth $30m or more, they like property and luxury items in a big way
One in every 35 Londoners is a dollar millionaire, new study shows
UK capital outstrips Tokyo and New York as millionaire capital of the world with 400,000 dollar millionaires among its residents
Need a Batcave? Company of fixers for super-rich ready to oblige
No (legal) request too rich for Quintessentially concierge company for millionaires, now expanding to developing countries
Super rich shift their thrills from luxury goods to costly experiences
Gourmet dining, private flights, bespoke safaris, slimming clinics and art auctions emerging as top status symbols