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North America was the driving force in 2019, with an 11% increase in both HNWI population and wealth. It accounted for 39% of global HNWI population gains and 37% of HNWI wealth growth (USD2.2 trillion). In the United States, the HNWI population shot up 11% in 2019 compared with 1% in 2018.
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At the end of March, the ultra wealthy class totaled 238,060 individuals, a drop of almost 53,000 from its level at the end of 2019. The hit to UHNW wealth was more severe, with collective net worth plunging by 28% to $25.4trn, down from $35.4trn at the end of 2019.
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- The Richest People in The World
- Wealth in Astonishing Circumstances
- Newcomers to The List
- The Covid-19 Response
In the last year, the wealth controlled by the world’s top 10 billionaires has jumped by over $76B. Even in the teeth of jittery markets, many of the world’s richest people have seen their wealth surge to new heights as COVID-19 unfolds. Today’s infographic draws data from Forbes Billionaire’s Listand shows a broad cross-section of the world’s bill...
The below table shows the fortunes of the world’s 10 richest people, comparing the numbers from March 5, 2019 to the most recent data from April 22, 2020. Source: Forbes – *As of April 22, 2020 **As of March 5, 2019 Gaining the highest across the top 10 is former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who saw his fortune rise over $21 billionsince March 2019...
As a new decade begins, who are among the most newly-minted billionaires? Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom has climbed in the ranks as online video communication demand soars. Zoom went public in April 2019 at a stunning $9.2 billion IPO valuation. As of April 24, 2020, Zoom was valued at over $44.3 billion. *As of April 22, 2020 Similarly, Netherland’s Jits...
As the global economy contends with a loss of confidence and job losses, some of the world’s richest people are stepping up to the plate. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is donating roughly 25% of his net worth to COVID-19 in the form of Square stock, valued at $1B. His donation, which was placed in a donor-advised fund called Start Small LLC, is more than...
Jul 9, 2020 · Paris, July 9, 2020 – High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) wealth and population grew by almost 9% globally in 2019 despite a global economic slowdown, international trade wars and geopolitical tensions, finds the World Wealth Report 2020 from Capgemini. North America and Europe took the lead with around 11% and 9% growth respectively, surpassing Asia-Pacific (with 8%) for the first time since 2012.
Apr 9, 2014 · To mark the occasion of the book’s release, Craig sat down with us for some Q&A. Tough Pigs: Craig, thank you so much for finally sitting down with us for an interview. Craig Shemin: I’ve been here all the time! I’ve come into this office every day, just waiting for you to show up. TP: We got on the wrong bus. So, you have been, of anyone ...
Discover the net worth, age, and other information about the richest people in the world. Browse today’s rankings of the wealthiest people and families globally. Discover the net worth, age, and ...
Sep 8, 2020 · Here are the 15 biggest gainers, measured by percentage of net worth, on the 2020 Forbes 400 list: Data are as of July 24, 2020 ... Sales grew 10%, to $3.2 billion, in 2019. Reed Hastings NET ...
