Financial services
March 2, 2021
The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals is growing. Image credit: UBS
By Katie Tamola
Despite the ongoing disruption of a global pandemic, the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) continues to climb.
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