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Global wealth records fastest growth in years as millionaire population expands, UBS reports

Global personal wealth experienced its strongest annual growth in years during 2025, with nearly one million people joining the ranks of millionaires as rising financial markets and stronger asset values fueled a sharp increase in household wealth, according to the latest UBS Global Wealth Report. The......

Global Wealth surges in 2025 as nearly one million new millionaires emerge, UBS reports

Global personal wealth recorded its strongest annual expansion in several years during 2025, creating nearly one million new U.S. dollar millionaires as financial markets delivered robust returns, according to the latest UBS Global Wealth Report. The Swiss banking group reported that total global personal......

Iran war wipes $255 billion from world's top billionaires in 2026

Market turbulence triggered by the American-Israeli military campaign against Iran has taken a heavy toll on the world's wealthiest individuals, erasing more than $255 billion in combined net worth from six of the ten richest people since January, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Oracle......

Elites under scrutiny: wealth concentration fuels public discontent

The growing influence and wealth of global elites have become a focal point of public frustration, straining the social fabric amid rising inequality. This tension manifests across continents, with economic disparities and elite dominance reshaping political and cultural landscapes. Elite universities......

Dubai's Wealth Magnet: The Rise of a Global Financial Hub and Its Potential Consequences

In recent years, Dubai has emerged as a beacon for the world's wealthy, attracting a significant influx of high-net-worth individuals and businesses. This surge in popularity, reminiscent of London's Chelsea district in its heyday, has positioned the emirate as a prime destination for global......