CNBC has an exclusive look at how this year’s much anticipated Forbes billionaire list, which can literally come down to the wire, came together.
“I can’t tell you who the richest person is the world is yet, but I can tell you it’s been one of the most closely watched races that we’ve ever seen. Two people were very much neck and neck,” Matt Miller, Global Wealth Editor for Forbes told CNBC.
According to CNBC topping this year’s list with some of the most impressive comebacks are the hedge fund honchos.
Forbes’ billionaire’s list will be release tonight at 6 ET.





