Webinars Five Shifts in Global Ultra Wealth: Decoding the Data Behind a New Era of Wealth Opportunity The world’s ultra wealthy population just hit an all-time high of 556,850 individuals, controlling $63.8 trillion in combined wealth. This session unpacked the five shifts behind this year’s data, and what they mean for how you prospect, engage, and build lasting relationships with the world’s wealthiest people. Home Resources Webinars Five Shifts in Global Ultra Wealth: Decoding the Data Behind a New Era of Wealth Opportunity Webinars Financial Services Luxury Nonprofit wealth management The global ultra high net worth population just hit an all time high. This year’s story goes well beyond the headline numbers. Altrata’s World Ultra Wealth Report 2026 finds the ultra wealthy population reached 556,850 individuals holding $63.8 trillion in combined wealth. In this session, Altrata experts unpacked what is driving that growth and where it is concentrated. They also examined how the profile of this population is shifting beneath the surface. The session covered new growth hotspots across Asia and Africa. They also explored the rising influence of self-made entrepreneurs and the next generation of wealth holders. The discussion closed with what this data means for prospecting, engagement, and relationship building with the world’s wealthiest people. Missed the live session? Watch the on-demand replay now to access all the insights. Key highlights: They are more concentrated than ever The ultra wealthy make up just 1.1% of the world’s millionaires, yet they command 32% of that group’s combined wealth, including a staggering $26 trillion in investable assets. Their influence reaches far beyond their portfolios Collectively, the ultra wealthy account for $282 billion in luxury spending and $220 billion in philanthropic giving each year, making them a defining force in both markets. The map is being redrawn Africa posted the strongest regional growth of any region this year, and Asia is consolidating its place as the world’s second largest ultra wealth region, with cities like Seoul, Hong Kong, and Delhi emerging as new centers of wealth. Wealth is increasingly self-made The dominant profile among the ultra wealthy is the entrepreneur, not the heir, reshaping what engagement and relationship building need to look like. The next generation is already here Female representation among the ultra wealthy is forecast to nearly double by 2040, and intergenerational transfer is set to redistribute wealth into new hands with new values and expectations. This webinar is essential for luxury brands, nonprofit and philanthropy leaders, financial services professionals, and any organization looking to understand and engage the world’s wealthiest people. Our Speakers Moira Boyle, Global Head of Luxury, Altrata Moira Boyle is the Senior Director and Global Head of Luxury at Altrata, where she partners with clients to design custom, data-driven strategies that drive growth across the full customer journey. With more than 20 years of experience spanning sales, marketing, and analytics, Moira specializes in translating complex data into scalable, repeatable solutions tailored to each client’s objectives. Her work leverages Altrata’s predictive modeling, custom analytics, and global intelligence on influential individuals and decision-makers to help brands prioritize, segment, and engage effectively at both individual and enterprise scale. Moira has been with Altrata since 2013 and is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Maeen Shaban, Director of Research and Analytics, Altrata Maeen Shaban is Director of Research and Analytics at Altrata, where he leads a revenue-generating analytics function delivering bespoke insights on global wealth and influence. With a background in financial engineering and advanced research into sovereign wealth strategies, Maeen brings deep analytical expertise and commercial acumen to the evolving landscape of private wealth. He plays a central role in shaping Altrata’s global thought leadership program, co-authoring its flagship publications including the World Ultra Wealth Report and the Billionaire Census. His work draws on proprietary datasets, financial modelling, and targeted research to support strategic decision-making across the private wealth, luxury, and philanthropic sectors. Maeen’s current focus includes wealth transfer trends, the role of single family offices, and the spending priorities of the ultra-wealthy—insights that are increasingly valuable to businesses navigating the expectations and behaviors of today’s most affluent individuals and families.