global wealth
Riding on the appetites of the wealthy by investing in luxury carries risks
Tastes change, operating environments are tricky, competition may intensify and rich folk may be political targets
Dubai tops New York as best city for global rich: Savills ranking
Global wealth has been recovering from a slump in 2022, with Asia-Pacific growing the fastest of all regions
Wealth of India’s richest falls to US$1 trillion amid weaker rupee; here are the top 10: Forbes
Close to two-thirds of the list’s entrants are less well-off this year, including the country’s richest man Mukesh Ambani
Women wielding US$365 billion lead boom in ‘sideways’ succession
More than a dozen women in the world’s 500 richest people have become billionaires after the death of a spouse, the highest number ever
Singapore’s 50 richest – combined fortunes soar 23% to US$239 billion: Forbes
Meta Platforms co-founder Eduardo Saverin retains top spot for a third straight year; CDL chair Kwek Leng Beng is Singapore’s second-richest, replacing Ng Teng Fong’s sons
Ultra wealthy are piling into a centuries-old gold trade in Asia
Uncertainty over the status of gold in US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda has plunged the market into fresh turmoil in recent days
Singapore is most expensive city for HNWIs to live well for third year in a row: report
City still appeals to high-net-worth individuals and businesses due to its stable political climate, safety, and quality services including education and healthcare
All eyes on Asia: How investors are future-proofing their portfolios
At the inaugural UBS Asian Investment Conference in Singapore, business leaders and policymakers explored what is driving the region’s rise as a destination for global wealth
Frothy tech returns helped mint 600,000 millionaires last year
The annual World Wealth Report from Capgemini shows the number of people with at least US$1 million in investable assets grew 2.6% in 2024, driven in large part by gains in American portfolios
Japan’s richest ride yen gains; Uniqlo boss Tadashi Yanai leads 2025 pack with record US$48 billion fortune
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, Suntory chairman Nobutada Saji, Hello Kitty’s Shintaro Tsuji also in 50 wealthiest list
