Billionaires: How typical are you?BY MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2014 10:30AMThe typical billionaire has a net worth of US$3.1 billion and is 63 years old, according to a new global wealth survey by Wealth-X and UBS. Related News |
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Since becoming chief executive, Blake Briggs has renewed the Financial Services Council's influence, expanded the membership base, and strengthened its policy and advocacy credentials. Karren Vergara writes.
