The influential American publication Forbes published on March 1 a rating of the largest oligarchs in the world. In total, the list included 1810 influential personalities whose fortune exceeds $ 1 billion.
The rating includes the richest people in the world 2016 Forbes - a list of 10.
10. Charles Koch | Fortune 39.6 billion dollars
Some of the most influential people in the United States are the brothers Charles and David Koch. They took the 9th and 10th line of the rating of the richest people in the world according to Forbes. They own the family-owned diversified holding company Koch Industries, whose revenue is $ 115 billion annually. Koch Industries provides the construction of pipelines, is engaged in the production of building materials, oil refining and other activities. Charles Koch He is the chairman of the holding and oversees the active growth of the business. The brothers are engaged in charity work and have already donated about a billion to the development of education. Charles Koch's fortune is 39.6 billion - exactly the same as his brother.
9. David Koch | Fortune 39.6 billion dollars
Brother of charles David Kochas mentioned above, is a co-owner of Koch Industries holding and its vice president. The capital of the businessman as of March 2016 amounted to 39.6 billion dollars. The David Koch Charitable Foundation donated over $ 1 billion for various purposes. In 2014, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art named one of its squares the name of a businessman, thereby showing his respect to one of Kokhov, who donated money for its reconstruction. Compared to last year, the brothers suffered a loss in personal condition: each lost 3.3 billion US dollars.
8. Michael Bloomberg | Fortune 40.5 billion dollars
American businessman Michael Bloomberg with a fortune of 40.5 billion dollars, it is in eighth place among the richest people in the world. The Former Mayor of New York is the founder and owner of Bloomberg. The oligarch is considered one of the largest philanthropists who donated about 4 billion to charity. Bloomberg’s capital gain this year was about 4.5 billion. In 2014, the multimillionaire became an honorary Knight Commander and was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
7. Larry Allison | Fortune 43.6 billion dollars
American Larry allison With a capital of 43.6 billion US dollars, it ranks seventh among the largest oligarchs in the world according to Forbes magazine. Currently, the businessman is the director of Oracle Corporation, a leading shareholder of NetSuite Inc and the initial investor of the American company Salesforce.com. Larry Ellison is the largest sponsor of profile competitions in the USA. In addition, one of the richest people is actively engaged in the purchase of real estate. Compared to last year, the tycoon suffered impressive financial losses, which amounted to more than 10 billion.
6. Mark Zuckerberg | Fortune 44.6 billion dollars
American founder of social network Facebook and its leader Mark Zuckerberg located on the sixth line among the richest people in the world. The fortune of the young oligarch is currently estimated at 44.6 billion dollars. Over the past 12 months, the increase in American capital has amounted to more than 11 billion. The billionaire is going to donate 99% of Facebook shares to charity.
5. Jeff Bezos | Fortune 45.2 billion dollars
American Jeff Bezos With a capital of 45.2 billion dollars, it ranks fifth among the wealthiest people in the world today. The growth in assets of the businessman this year amounted to more than 10 billion. He is the owner of the aerospace company Blue Origin, as well as the head of the Amazon online store. In addition, he owns the publishing house The Washington Post. The multimillionaire is one of the largest investors. Bezos prefers to invest in the development of Twitter, AirBNB, UBER, Rethink Robotics and other promising projects.
4. Carlos Slim Elu | Fortune 50 billion dollars
Mexican Carlos Slim Elu this year took fourth place among the richest people in the world. The personal fortune of the oligarch is about $ 50 billion. This year brought the oligarch impressive losses, which amounted to 27 billion. This fact is associated with the fall in shares of the operator America Movil, which are considered the main asset of the billionaire. Carlos Slim Elu is one of the leading shareholders of The New York Times. In addition, the tycoon controls the conglomerate Grupo Carso, Grupo Financiero Inbursa and the financial structure Ideal.
3. Warren Buffett | Fortune 60.8 billion dollars
Warren Buffett opens the top three largest oligarchs in the world according to Forbes for 2016. The American investor has a capital of 60.8 billion US dollars. This year, the businessman suffered significant losses, which are estimated at almost 12 billion. The tycoon’s investment portfolio is quite extensive, but the main areas in which he works are oil, metallurgy and food. Last year, an American acquired Precision Castparts metallurgical holding. This is one of the best deals in his business. Buffett also actively buys shares in oil companies and invests in Burger King and Tim Hortons.
2. Omansio Ortega | Fortune 67 billion dollars
Spanish businessman Omansio Ortega With a capital of 67 billion dollars, it is currently ranked second in the Forbes ranking of the world's wealthiest people. He is the founder and owner of a network of Zara stores, which are known for quality clothing at fairly low prices. It is this factor, according to experts, that helped the oligarch not only stay afloat, but also increase his income during the crisis. Today, the company owns about 5 thousand stores in 77 countries of the world. Ortega is a major investor, he invested most of his finances in real estate in London, Madrid, Barcelona, Florida, the gas industry, banks and tourism. In 2015, according to Forbs magazine, he was the richest man in the world with a fortune of $ 79 billion. Ortega is the holder of the Order of Civil Merit.
1. Bill Gates | Fortune 75 billion dollars
American Bill Gates tops the ranking of the richest people in the world as of March 1, 2016. His personal capital is estimated at 75 billion dollars, which is slightly less than last year. Over the past 12 months, the billionaire has suffered losses of the order of 4 billion. The founder of Microsoft is one of the largest investors. Shareholder income is growing not only due to Microsoft. The oligarch receives the lion's share of profits from investments in engineering, railways, waste processing, etc. Gates is one of the largest philanthropists. For the entire period of the existence of his philanthropic fund, about $ 31.5 billion was allocated for charity.
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