Central News Agency (Central News Agency, Taipei, June 30) A UBS report indicates that global personal wealth grew by 10.8% last year, marking the third consecutive year of growth with a significantly accelerated pace. The average wealth per Taiwanese citizen reached $332,533 (approximately NT$10.59 million), ranking 16th globally. The UBS recently released the "Global Wealth Report 2026." The report states that driven by strong financial market performance and rising non-financial asset values, global personal wealth has generally increased. Last year, global personal wealth (in US dollars) grew by 10.8%, significantly higher than the 4.6% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2023. Comparing growth momentum across regions, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) saw the strongest growth at 17.5%; the Americas grew by 8.5%; and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) grew by 5.9%, an acceleration from 2024. The report explains that Switzerland continues to be the market with the highest average wealth per adult globally, at $910,382, followed by the United States at $696,277, and Luxembourg at $654,732. Additionally, Hong Kong ranked 4th with $648,267, Singapore ranked 6th with $527,217, Taiwan ranked 16th with $332,533, and South Korea ranked 19th with $311,260. The report states that since 2020, South Korea has led in average wealth growth, with an increase of over 50%, while Taiwan is also among the markets with growth exceeding 25%. Observing changes in the high-net-worth population with assets exceeding $5 million, the report shows that this group's growth momentum has significantly accelerated, and they are one of the fastest-growing segments of the global wealthy population, with assets ranging from $5 million to $100 million. This trend is particularly evident in China, Australia, and the United States, indicating a continuous strengthening of growth momentum in the high-end wealth segment. The report mentions that asset allocation is also an important factor influencing wealth gr