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David Webb, Influential Hong Kong Activist, Dies at 60

1/13/2026

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David Webb, a prominent shareholder activist in Hong Kong, died January 13, 2026, at age 60 from metastatic prostate cancer.
He founded Webb-site.com, a nonprofit database that provides data for investors.
In 2017, he exposed the Enigma Network, prompting regulatory investigations.
He was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire for corporate governance.
He is survived by his wife and two children.

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David Webb, a prominent shareholder activist in Hong Kong, died January 13, 2026, at age 60 from metastatic prostate cancer.
He founded Webb-site.com, a nonprofit database that provides data for investors.
In 2017, he exposed the Enigma Network, prompting regulatory investigations.
He was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire for corporate governance.
He is survived by his wife and two children.