Research
June 24, 2026
AI-driven wealth creation, geopolitical realignment and accelerating intergenerational transfers are reshaping the global ultra-wealthy landscape. Image credit: Shutterstock
By Luxury Marketer Intelligence
The global UHNW population marked a second consecutive year of double-digit expansion in 2025 – the strongest annual growth since 2017.
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