Current values and priorities of Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families. Research

Most Ultra High Net Worth individuals (UHNWs) rely on trusted advisors for their major investment needs and feel they are well-served for the most part. They thoroughly understand economic cycles, risk profiles, and risk/return and asset diversification scenarios across generations. During this unfolding economic downturn, most UHNWs prioritize their spending and investments based on individual … Read more

Real estate investment habits of the world’s wealthiest people. Report

 London, New York and Tokyo Top List of World’s Leading Luxury Real Estate Markets. 10% of UHNW individuals own five properties or more, according to The 2017 Global Property Handbook unveiled by Wealth-X, Warburg and Barnes. The handbook detailing real estate investment habits of the world’s wealthiest people cites Cuba as a top emerging luxury … Read more

Luxury residential properties are seen as ‘Opportunity Gateways,’ says UHNW Luxury Real Estate Report

Trends driving buying decisions of ultra-high net worth individuals around the world. As the wealth of UHNWI grows, so will their investment fueled by various motivations. Buying a second or third home is a popular activity for ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals – 79% own at least two homes, and 53% own three or … Read more

The world’s largest private foundations

Globally, there are over 5,000 UHNW-founded private foundations, according to Wealth-X. Collectively, these foundations have total assets of US $560 billion – equivalent to 19.4% of combined net worth of the UHNW individuals who established them. In the past year, these foundations gave out a total of US $45 billion, equal to 8% of their … Read more

California is the state with the highest number of ultra wealthy individuals in the United States

The Richest US States and Cities by UHNW Population. California is the state with the highest number of ultra wealthy individuals in the United States, according to the Wealth-X Special Report on America’s Ultra Wealthy Population. New York City maintained its status as the city with the largest ultra wealthy population in the United States … Read more

74% of luxury industry executives targeted UHNW clients through events, Luxury Sentiment survey

Most of the luxury industry insiders seem very optimistic. Wealth-X Luxury Sentiment Survey.   Despite slowing global demand and consumption, luxury industry executives are optimistic about the first quarter of 2014, with nearly 80% confident they will see an increase in revenue from ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals during the period, according to the inaugural … Read more