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Global Transitions

Where do the rich invest?
The rich and affluent (HNWIs and ultra HNWIs) like to invest in art, jewellery, luxury travel, sport, wellness, personal jets and yachts and so on. There are subtle differences across regions. For example, in Asia Pacific, investment is higher in jewellery, gems and watches whereas North Americans spend more on luxury [...]

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India recorded highest growth in HNWIs
India has recorded highest growth in HNWI population (2007). HNWI population growth has been high in BRIC economies as well as countries like Singapore, Slovakia and Indonesia.
In India, growth has been driven by boom in services and infrastructure sectors.

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Wealth concentration in fewer hands in Latin America and Africa
According to the World Wealth Report 2008, Latin America and Africa have lesser numbers of HNWIs but the percentage of Ultra HNWIs as percentage of HNWIs in these regions is higher when compared to Middle East, Africa or North America.

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Regional distribution of Wealth
According to the World Wealth Report 2008, the global HNWI wealth was estimated to be US$ 40.7 trillion. During 2006-07, Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific regions saw double digit growth in HNWI wealth. Though Europe and North America have higher numbers and wealth concentration, the [...]

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