Tag: wealth
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Can democracy survive the rise of extreme wealth?
The combined wealth of billionaires has exploded from less than 1 trillion dollars in 2000 to more than 20 trillion today. But alongside that rise in wealth comes a growing debate over power, influence and democracy.
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Taxing the super-rich: Is it the way to battle poverty?
Many Brits are struggling to get by, while the wealthy get richer and richer. A group of millionaires want to change this – by paying more taxes.
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DBS shares scale record high as bank lifts forecast after profit beat
The Singapore bank declared S$0.81 in dividends per share for the second quarter of 2026.
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HSBC restarts buybacks after rates and wealth boost H1 profit
HONG KONG/LONDON, Aug 4 : HSBC Holdings reported a better-than-expected first-half profit and raised its net interest income target, driven by revenue growth in lending and wealth management fee earnings on robust money flows.Europe’s largest bank posted a pretax profit of $19.5 billion for the first six mont
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StanChart lifts income target after wealth boom powers earnings beat; shares jump
HONG KONG/LONDON, July 29 : Standard Chartered reported on Wednesday a better-than-expected 9 per cent rise in first-half pretax profit and lifted its full-year income target, as wealth and global banking revenue surged and credit charges tied to the Iran war held steady.The bank’s Hong Kong-traded shares ros
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Japan is raising visa fees by up to 400% for the first time in nearly 50 years. Here’s why
A single entry visa will climb to 15,000 yen, from the 3,000 yen charged currently, while multiple entry visas will cost 30,000 yen, up from the 6,000 yen now.
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From concerts to train rides, bots are winning the ticket wars — but they’re only part of the problem
From concerts to train reservations, automated bots have become the latest target in the fight against ticket scalping.
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Why Portugal is attracting the world’s super-rich
In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portuguese way of life.
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Where millionaires are moving in Europe — and where they’re leaving?
Wealthy people are increasingly choosing to live in Italy, Greece and Switzerland, while the UK, Germany and France are finding it harder to retain them, according to a new report.
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From $500 to $1tn: How Elon Musk built his fortune
From a video game sold for $500 (€430) as a teenager to a business empire spanning rockets, electric vehicles, AI and brain implants, Elon Musk has spent decades building companies that have reshaped multiple industries. Here’s a look at the businesses behind the world’s richest man.
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