Etiket: superrich
Gigantic increase in wealth of the super-rich since the pandemic: Will there soon be the first trillionaire?
The distribution of wealth is becoming more and more unequal – this is the conclusion of a recently published Oxfam study. Extreme increases in wealth occurred, particularly at the top…
How ‘patriotic’ are the super-rich of ‘Patriotic Millionaires’ really?
Years ago, Cor van Zadelhoff, the well-known real estate millionaire, had a discussion about paying taxes with former Minister of Finance Gerrit Zalm (VVD). Van Zadelhoff likes to put money…
From college dropouts to billionaires, these super-rich people don’t have a degree
The benefits of a sound, solid education are undeniable. But there are also exceptions: these former school or college dropouts are now billionaires. Billionaires like Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey…
500 super-rich lose 1,346 billion euros in the first half of the year | Economy
The wealth of the richest 500 people on Earth has shrunk at the fastest rate ever in the first six months of 2022. Financial news agency Bloomberg calculated that they…
what does that say about Andy Warhol (and the super-rich collectors)?
Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn at Christie’s Auction House.Image AP What does such an auction record say about Andy Warhol’s work? Auction house Christie’s praised the silkscreen Shot Sage…
In Dubai, Russian super-rich find a comfortable refuge, without sanctions
Dubai is a popular refuge for Russian oligarchs.Image AP Dubai has everything Russian oligarchs desire: luxury, sun and – perhaps most importantly – no sanctions. It was already a popular…
Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott: How the divorced super-rich are turning philanthropy on its head
shares in this article • Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott are among the richest people in the world • Some changes at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation since…