across the globe have certainly made the most of their year.

The fortunes from the world’s wealthiest group hit a record $15.8 trillion in 2025, according to UBS’s That sky-high figure got quite the boost from a new influx of self-made billionaires. Just over 190 people hit the $1 billion mark this year, altogether adding $386.5 billion to their net worths, marking the second-highest annual increase ever recorded by the firm. In total, the number of billionaires rose by 8.8 percent from 2,682 to nearly 3,000 around the world, an increase that was driven by “entrepreneurial success,” the report said.

Billionaires across the U.S. and the Asia Pacific lead the pack in terms of investments this year. And while those dipping their toes into tech saw their wealth grow by 23.8 percent, those in

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