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This year's Global Wealth Report confirms a course of weak global wealth growth. In the past 12 months, global wealth has risen by USD 3.5 trillion to USD 256 trillion, which represents an increase of 1.4%. However, wealth creation has merely kept pace with population growth. As a result, in 2016, wealth per adult was unchanged for the first time since 2008, at approximately USD 52,800. Among the major economies, the USA and Japan were able to generate substantial additional wealth, while...

Moreover, since the beginning of the century, emerging economies have significantly influenced the global allocation of wealth. In 2000, emerging economies accounted for a mere 12 percent of global wealth, but have contributed nearly 25 percent towards global growth since. Today, emerging nations are home to 18 percent of the world's ultra-high net worth population. China alone accounts for 9 percent of the top decile of global wealth holders, which is well above France, Germany,...

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Over the next five years, demand for electric vehicles (EV) and electric storage systems (ESS) is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively. Technological developments and the maturing of battery technology as a viable source of power have led to new requirements in terms of natural resources. Lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, aluminum and copper are  highly likely to benefit from surging battery demand. Battery Boom, Why Now?...

In the #AskRoger series, Roger Federer Responds to his fans questions

In the #AskRoger series, Roger Federer Responds to his fans questions

In the #AskRoger series, Roger Federer Responds to his fans questions

Wealth Management, CIO Michael O'Sullivan shares his take on the US Election result and how this could impact the market.

However, it is safe to assume that more women will be involved as VC companies are increasingly being co-founded by women. The data shows that these are attracting more women executives. For example, in these businesses 43 percent of partners are women, compared with the industry norm of seven percent. Ultimately, more women are needed in positions which require making decisions about investments in start-ups. This is the only way for women to obtain a fair share of the overall...