The document discusses key findings from the 2005 World Wealth Report. It states that in 2005 there were over 8.3 million high net-worth individuals globally, defined as having over $1 million in financial assets, with their total wealth amounting to $30.8 trillion. The regions with the highest wealth and population growth between 2003-2004 were Singapore, South Africa, and Hong Kong. By 2009, the total wealth held by high net-worth individuals was estimated to be $42.2 trillion, growing at an annual rate of 6.5%.

1. World Wealth Report 2005 State of the World’s Wealth

2. High Networth Individual 8.3 millioin ~ US$1 million in financial assets Increase 7.3% over 2003 HNWI totaled wealth: $30.8 trillion 8.2% over 2003

3. Highest Wealth & Population Growth 2003-2004) Singapore (22.4%) South Africa (21.4%) Hong Kong (18.8%)

4. HNWI - US$42.2 trillion annual growth rate 6.5% HNWI US$1 mil - US$5 mil in financial asset 2009

5. MID-TIER MILLIONAIRES US$5 - US$30 million in financial wealth

6. Up 8.9% (2004) 2004 - 6,300 new Ultra-HNWI Worldwide 77,500 Ultra HNWI ($30mil+)