"On behalf of Merrill Lynch and Capgemini, we are pleased to present the 2007 World Wealth Report. This is our 11th annual in-depth look at changes in the high net worth marketplace, which includes our read of macroeconomic factors shaping the behaviors of wealthy individuals around the globe, and our insight as to what is driving growth in the industry."

Driven by a strong global economy, the wealth of the world's high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) increased 11.4 percent to US$37.2 trillion in 2006, according to the 11th annual World Wealth Report, released today by Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) and Capgemini. The number of HNWIs in the world increased 8.3 percent in 2006 to 9.5 million and the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (Ultra-HNWIs) grew by 11.3 percent to 94,970.

Emerging economies proved resilient, with continued growth in their HNWI populations and solid investor cash flow to riskier corners of the market. The largest growth of the HNWI population occurred in Singapore and India, where the increases over 2005 was 21.2 and 20.5 percent, respectively. The Report suggests that economic growth will slow in 2007 as mature economies grow more moderately.

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About Merrill Lynch:

Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 36 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.8 trillion. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. Through Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, the company is one of the world's largest managers of financial assets. Firmwide, assets under management total $581 billion. For more information on Merrill Lynch, please visit www.ml.com.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, which it calls the Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, Capgemini helps businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology, and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs approximately 61,000 people worldwide and reported 2005 global revenues of 6,954 million euros.

Capgemini's wealth management practice is continuously working to help clients develop and operationalize innovative growth strategies and successfully implement customer relationship management solutions, wealth advisor workstations, Internet-based "self-directed" and "full service" offerings, as well as front-and back-office systems. More information about individual service lines, offices and research is available at www.capgemini.com.

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