Why the Ultra-Wealthy Are Wearing Brunello Cucinelli and What It Says About Them

In the sun-drenched hills of Umbria, within the restored stone walls of a 13th-century hamlet called Solomeo, a quiet revolution is being woven. It isn’t just about the world’s finest 14.5-micron cashmere or the perfect shade of Solomeo grey; it is about a concept that has become the ultimate calling card for the global elite: … Read more

How Philanthropy Has Evolved In Recent Years And What Are The Most Popular Causes for Donors. Study

The past few years have seen a general uptick in philanthropic giving, particularly from UHNW individuals. Study. Wealth-X, an Altrata company, recently analyzed the giving habits of ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals around the world to gain a better understanding of how philanthropy has evolved in recent years. In this context, UHNW individuals are … Read more

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

North America consolidated its status as the world’s leading billionaire region, says Billionaire Census 2022

New Billionaire Census reveals wealth accumulation far surpassed population growth in 2021. Altrata, a global leader in data-driven people intelligence, released the Billionaire Census 2022. Powered by Wealth-X data, the ninth edition of this report reveals the global billionaire population rose by 3.3% to 3,311 individuals in 2021, with total wealth surging by 17.8% to … Read more

A cinema, a pool, a bar: inside the post-apocalyptic underground future

A missile silo converted into a 15-storey luxury subterranean apartment complex could be a taste of what lies in store in cities around the world

The ‘Billionaire Effect’ is alive and well across the world – and shows little sign of slowing

    The billionaire boom of the past five years has now undergone a natural correction. Report. Billionaires are transforming the business of global philanthropy. Billionaire-controlled companies have returned almost twice the average market performance over the past 15 years. This is one of the findings of the annual UBS and PwC Billionaires Insights report, … Read more