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
Ranks of those worth over $30m swell to 513,000 despite global growth slowdown
According to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS, companies that are helmed by billionaires are almost twice as successful as those that aren’t. As a matter of fact, companies that were controlled by non-Billionaires had a 9.1% market return, versus 17.8% for those controlled by one. According to the same study, … Read more
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
A superyacht is the ultimate platform of luxury. How the shifting sands of wealth and luxury affect trends in yachting. With an average price tag of US$10 million, a superyacht is a luxury item owned and enjoyed by the ultra wealthy. A new, younger generation of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI) is increasingly focused … Read more
Gain insight into investment strategies of the UHNW population. Luxury home buying has become a truly global enterprise. An increasing number of ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals are buying non-traditional homes outside their domiciles according to a new study by Wealth-X and the Sotheby’s International Realty. The Wealth-X and Sotheby’s International Realty reports look … Read more