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All but one of Hong Kong's 10 biggest first-time share sales this year are now under water.

(Dec 14): Wealthy Chinese are rushing to shelter assets and income in overseas trusts before new tax rules go into effect next month, including provisions that target offshore holdings.

(Jan 18): Singapore says it’s getting more serious about tackling white-collar crime. The police force’s financial crime-fighting unit -- the Commercial Affairs Department -- has declared a goal to target ill-gotten gains “more proactively,” espec

SINGAPORE (Aug 18): Shares in Best World International, the manufacturer and distributor of skincare and wellness products, surged 15.5% to close at $1.20 on Friday after its two co-founders and the company bought back shares in the open market.

(Feb 7): Malaysia’s crackdown on currency speculators has come at a cost. While it successfully reduced ringgit volatility, it is threatening to discourage overseas investors.

SAN FRANCISCO (Aug 19): Twitter announced on Thursday that it had cut off 235,000 accounts during the past six months in a heightened crackdown on use of the global messaging service to promote violent extremist causes.