16 h. ago Record numbers becoming billionaires through inheritance, UBS report finds

Swiss bank says bequests made 91 people billionaires, while overall number jumped from 2,682 in 2024 to 9,919 this yearThe super-rich are inheriting record levels of wealth as they pass down billions of dollars to their children, grandchildren and spouses, research by a Swiss bank favoured by billionaires shows.Globally, there are 9,919 billionaires this year, up from 2,682 in 2024, UBS found. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago New report shows billionaires are inheriting more wealth than ever

The report forecasts $5.9 trillion will be inherited by billionaire children over the next 15 years

Economics

38 h. ago The £7 trillion wealth transfer that is changing who really controls the nation's money

A massive wealth shift is happening as trillions pass from older generations to younger ones — and women are inheriting more than ever. Here’s what the Great Wealth Transfer means for families and anyone expecting a legacy

Economics

3 d. ago Experts reveal why you need to pay attention to the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’

By mid-century, around $124 trillion will have been passed down

Economics

5 d. ago The £7 trillion wealth transfer that is changing who controls money in the UK

A huge wealth shift is underway as trillions move from older generations to younger ones, with women now inheriting more money than ever. Here is what the Great Wealth Transfer means for families, investors and anyone expecting an inheritance.

Economics

2 w. ago The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ is underway. Experts explain why it matters

By mid-century, around $124 trillion will have been passed down

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