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

Multifaceted investment opportunities: 2015 Investing Trends

Opportunities for wealth creation: First-hand investment perspectives. Big fans of properties and luxury goods, the extra 5,200 ultra high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) gained last year on an international scale, translates into plans to buy more high-end items and uber-investments. Political and economic fluctuations, growing wealth in emerging markets and the sophistication of clients intervene in the … Read more

London is the billionaire’s preferred European residence – study

The combined fortune of the ultra-wealthy has doubled since 2009, and their property portfolio typically includes a £22m London home

Real estate continues to dominate Hong Kong UHNWIs’ luxury portfolios

Statistical Profile of the Hong Kong UHNWI Against the backdrop of a red hot premium property market, Hong Kong‘s ultra wealthy population holds US$43 billion worth of real estate assets, representing 9% of the total net worth of its UHNW population, according to the lastest study released by Wealth-X, a provider of detailed intelligence on … Read more

The typical Middle Eastern UHNWI is not an oil baron

Statistical Profile of the Middle Eastern UHNWI For most ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) in the Middle East, the oil sector is not the source of their wealth, says Wealth-X’s “Profile of the Middle Eastern UHNWI”, a a statistical profile of the average Middle Eastern ultra high net worth individual (UHNWI) based on proprietary … Read more

Global Top 13 female self-made future billionaires

Chinese Online Gaming Co-Founder Most Likely To Become Next Female Billionaire Qianqian Luo , who is co-founder of Shanda Interactive Entertainment, is most likely to be the next female billionaire with a net worth of US$910 million, according to Wealth-X’ “Top 13 Female Self-Made Future Billionaires” list. Marissa Mayer , Silicon Valley’s golden girl and … Read more