Tag: Joseph Safra

• Friday, December 11th 2020 - 08:20 UTC

  Brazil's richest man and world banker Joseph Safra dies in Sao Paulo, aged 82

  

  Joseph Safra, one of the world’s richest bankers who built an empire spanning continents with over US$ 85 billion in banking assets, has died. He was 82. Safra died of natural causes on Wednesday in Sao Paulo, Banco Safra said in a statement.

• Tuesday, November 11th 2014 - 07:32 UTC

  London's emblematic 'The Gherkin' building purchased by Brazilian billionaire

  

  The Gherkin, one of the most distinctive buildings on London's skyline, has been bought by a Brazilian billionaire. Joseph Safra is reported to have paid more than £700m for the 180 meter tower, which is officially known as 30 St Mary Axe, its street address.