The World's Billionaires 2010 The World's Billionaires 2010 The World's Billionaires 2010 edition was 24th annual ranking of The World's Billionaires by "Forbes" magazine. The list estimated the net worth of the world's richest people, excluding royalty and dictators, as of February 12, 2010. It was released online on March 10, 2010. Forty reporters across 13 countries contributed to the list. Carlos Slim and Bill Gates were featured on the cover. Mexican telecommunication mogul Carlos Slim narrowly eclipsed Microsoft's Bill Gates to top the billionaire list for the first time. Slim saw his estimated worth surge $18.5 billion to $53.5 billion as shares of
Grupo BAL Grupo BAL Grupo BAL is a cluster of Mexican companies in various sectors of the economy. Its president is Alberto Gonzalez Baillères, the second richest man in Mexico in 2013, according to "Forbes". The conglomerate is involved in sectors such as trade, Metallurgy, Financial, Insurance, Pension Administration, Agribusiness, Health and Music . Grupo Nacional Provincial (GNP) is the leading insurer in Mexico, with more than 20% market share. It is the only insurer with 100% Mexican capital with significant market share. Besides being one of the oldest in the sector (created over a century). El Palacio de Hierro is a