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Hong Kong to Lose an Irreplaceable Corporate Watchdog

Webb-Site to disappear

Our Correspondent
Feb 16, 2025
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The announcement earlier this week that David M. Webb would put an end to the website he started 27 years ago – under the fortuitous name “Webb-site” – brings to a close one of the most remarkable watchdog operations in Asia. A highly qualified and successful former investment banker who amassed a fortune of at least US$170 million gave up his career at…

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