Some worry about a change based on judges' rulings in cases involving the mega-rich.

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Mega-rich Russians have a large amount of their money parked in Cyprus banks.

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The luxury-goods industry is often said to be immune to such ups and downs, since the mega-rich go on spending no matter what.

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The case against Rangers is that, with neither a mega-rich backer nor the revenues of the top English clubs, it fielded players it could not legitimately afford.

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During a quarter century of her self-titled TV show, Oprah went from humble beginnings to mega-rich, and ended with a last show that was her second largest viewership ever.

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But where is this mecca for the mega-rich?

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Despite the fact they have more than enough money to spend the rest of their lives on their yachts, many mega-rich professionals devote more than 40 hours a week in jobs that are oftentimes banal and stressful.

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The mega rich also largely hold white-collar positions and are able to take advantage of flexible work environments.

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