In 2017, 95,000 rich people emigrated around the world. (photo of Sina.com)
According to Sina.com, the latest report released by wealth research firm New World Wealth (New World Wealth) on the morning of the 25th Beijing time shows that global wealth flows are accelerating. In 2017, 95,000 high-net-worth individuals (net non-main household assets) emigrated, up from 81,999 in 2016 and 64,000 in 2015.
Australia remained the most attractive destination, with a net inflow of 10, 000 high-net-worth immigrants last year, while the United States was second, with 9000 high-net-worth migrants. Canada was third, with a net inflow of 5000.
The most popular sites in Australia include Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Perth and Brisbane.
One important reason Australia attracts wealthy immigrants is its proximity to Asia, which makes it easier to do business with emerging markets such as China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Vietnam, the report said.
Another factor is safety. Australia is rated the safest country for female tourists and a safe place for children.
"Australia`s strong growth over the past decade has undoubtedly had an impact on confidence and business opportunities," the report said. Australia`s total wealth holdings have risen 83 percent over the past decade, compared with 20 percent in the United States. As a result, ordinary Australians are much richer than ordinary citizens in the United States, and that was not the case 10 years ago. "
Among the top 10 immigration destinations, Australia and Canada have relatively low population densities compared to other countries.
