Friday, June 17, 2005

6,600 millionaires in Israel (up 10%)

From Ynetnews - Merrill Lynch: 6,600 millionaires in Israel:

"Some 6,600 millionaires resided in Israel during 2004, marking a 10 percent rise from 2003, according to the 2004 World Wealth Report compiled by brokerage firm Merrill Lynch & Co. and consultancy firm Cap Gemini Group.

The report defined millionaires as 'high-net-worth individuals' or those with at least USD 1 million in financial or liquid assets.

Some 70 multimillionaires, or people with at least USD 30 million in financial or liquid assets, currently reside in Israel, up 15 percent from 2003, the report said.

Six Israelis made to the list of the world's 500 wealthiest people."

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