Bloomberg (March 6, 2012)
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Carlos Slim of Mexico is now the richest person on Earth, surpassing previous frontrunner Bill Gates. Warren Buffet rounded out the top three. “The combined net worth of the 20 richest people is $676.8 billion. Nine are Americans.” At number 11, Mukesh Ambani was Asia’s richest. Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing and India’s Lakshmi Mittal also made the top 20.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Carlos Slim of Mexico is now the richest person on Earth, surpassing previous frontrunner Bill Gates. Warren Buffet rounded out the top three. “The combined net worth of the 20 richest people is $676.8 billion. Nine are Americans.” At number 11, Mukesh Ambani was Asia’s richest. Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing and India’s Lakshmi Mittal also made the top 20.
Tags: Asia, Bill Gates, Billionaires, Carlos Slim, India, Lakshmi Mittal, Li Ka-shing, Mexico, Mukesh Ambani, U.S., Warren Buffet
Forbes (August 4)
Warren Buffett has been making cold calls. He is trying to get the 400 wealthiest Americans to make a Giving Pledge to donate their fortunes to charities and other good causes. Buffet admitted there were quite a few people he didn’t know before he dialed. In total, about 75 people have been contacted, with 40 enlisting so far. This brings pledges to approximately $120 billion. Microsoft’s Bill Gates, New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg and hotelier Barron Hilton are among those who have taken the Giving Pledge.
Warren Buffett has been making cold calls. He is trying to get the 400 wealthiest Americans to make a Giving Pledge to donate their fortunes to charities and other good causes. Buffet admitted there were quite a few people he didn’t know before he dialed. In total, about 75 people have been contacted, with 40 enlisting so far. This brings pledges to approximately $120 billion. Microsoft’s Bill Gates, New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg and hotelier Barron Hilton are among those who have taken the Giving Pledge.
The Economist (June 17)
Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are calling on the rich to give it away. They are asking billionaires to make a public giving pledge to donate at least half of their fortunes to charities and other good causes. Those who make the giving pledge will be invited to an annual summit for great givers. Buffet has himself pledged to give 99% of his wealth away, most of it to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Tags: Bill Gates, Billionaire, Charity, Warren Buffet
