UBS WM survey: Millionaires foresee Brexit boost to wealth but admit short-termist attitude

Helpful for their finances

Laura Dew
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Over three quarters of millionaires feel Brexit will be beneficial for their finances, according to a survey carried out by UBS Wealth Management.

The UBS Investor Watch survey questioned nearly 3,000 millionaires globally, including 400 in the UK. It found 82% of respondents felt we are living through "the most unpredictable age in history" due to issues such as Brexit, the policies of US President Donald Trump and rising tensions in North Korea.     Some 85% believed these uncertainties were a risk to their wealth; double the number who view this environment as an opportunity.  How do different generations compare when analysing the 'Brexit impact' on investments? But, despite this, some 78% thought Brexit would have a b...

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