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We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognised with a Silver Award (Large Companies Tier) for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the recently held The Star ESG Positive Impact Awards 2023. This is the second time Kenanga has been recognised by The Star, having been awarded for Innovative Partnership in the previous year. This year, there were a total of 287 entries across 15 categories. Kenanga takes great pride in this recognition of our commitment to promoting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our initiatives include being a signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, our partnership with LeadWomen—an esteemed organisation dedicated to increasing women's representation in senior leadership roles and corporate boards in Malaysia, and our numerous DEI initiatives such as awareness campaigns on women in investing, promoting inclusivity through partnerships with social enterprises, implementing equitable recruitment policies, and fostering strong board and employee diversity to promote a gender-balanced environment. Additionally, we organise DEI-focused talks and campaigns in celebration of International Women’s Day, as well as empathy workshops led by visually impaired trainers from Dialogue Includes All Academy, to promote empathetic understanding, amongst many other DEI initiatives. The Award was endorsed by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and presented by Mr. Chan Seng Fatt , Group Chief Executive Officer, Star Media Group Berhad. "We are honoured to receive this award as a validation of our collective efforts in creating a positive social impact within our organisation. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive culture that not only embraces diversity but also actively promotes equity and belonging for every individual. We will continue to champion these principles, ensuring that everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered as we move forward together." said Datuk WL Chay, Group Managing Director. Sze Phing Chuah Bavithira Chelvakumar

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩: 𝐊𝐃𝐢 𝐆𝐎. We're excited to announce that KDi GO is now available for early access! This platform brings together a wide range of financial services—from A.I.-driven robo-advisory tools to retail payments and money remittance—within a single, seamless app. “𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐃𝐢 𝐆𝐎 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫,” says Datuk WL Chay, Group Managing Director of KIBB. Developed in partnership with Ant Digital Technologies, KDi GO leverages cutting-edge technology to make managing and growing your wealth easier than ever. Try KDi GO today and take control of your financial future! https://getkdigo.com. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gT9UEeHt Ian Lloyd Ant Digital Technologies

Kenanga Investors Chief Investment Officer, Lee Sook Yee, recently penned an op-ed for a StarBiz7 cover story, shedding light on the recent market volatility. In her piece, she emphasises that while the market correction was largely technical, driven by profit-taking and the yen carry trade unwind, the focus now shifts to key economic indicators in the US and upcoming fiscal reforms in Malaysia. In addition, she highlights the importance of a diversified portfolio approach in this uncertain environment, while expressing optimism about Malaysia's equity market, supported by strong GDP growth, infrastructure projects, and rising FDI. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/grh-nfq7

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 “𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀” 🚀 We're excited to launch our "Mastering Futures" campaign, dedicated to equipping beginner traders with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Running until 15 November 2024, this initiative offers everything from basic e-learning courses to a prestigious two-day Trading Masterclass worth up to RM20,000 as the Grand Prize when participants trade CME products. Led by industry experts, the Masterclass provides participants with advanced techniques, real-time market analysis, and hands-on trading simulations. “𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀—𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴,” says Azila Abdul Aziz, CEO of Kenanga Futures. Our goal? To build a Smart Derivatives Trading Community by simplifying the learning process and opening doors for all traders. Plus, participants can win prizes and exclusive opportunities along the way. Join us in this journey to elevate your trading skills. Learn, trade, and grow with Kenanga Futures. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gX-WeDpT CME Group #MasteringFutures #ASmartDerivativesTradingCommunity #KenangaFutures

Kenanga Group is proud to be a part of VETECE Holdings Berhad's Prospectus Launch Ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel recently. “The listing on the ACE Market signifies just the beginning of VETECE’s growth story. This milestone not only provides essential capital for expansion but also elevates the Group’s industry profile, attracting more prominent clients and top talents. With these resources, VETECE is well-positioned to achieve sustainable growth. We are honoured to have supported the team on this journey and eagerly anticipate their future successes.” said Datuk Roslan Tik, Executive Director, Head of Group Investment Banking and Islamic Banking.

🌍 Kenanga Sustainability Day 2024: Building a Sustainable Ecosystem🛠️ We were thrilled to conclude our first-ever Kenanga Sustainability Day on 31 July 2024! The morning session, targeting our employees, began with opening remarks by Ms. Sze Phing Chuah, our Group Sustainability Chief Officer and Head of Marketing, Communications and Sustainability. Participants delved into “Kenanga Sustainability in a Nutshell,” gaining insights into global, regional, and local ESG trends and celebrating Kenanga’s sustainability progress. The session ended with a fireside chat on "Greenwashing Demystified: From Green Lies to Green Truth," featuring Mr. Promod Dass, Deputy Group CEO of RAM Holdings Berhad & CEO of RAM Solutions Sdn Bhd, and Mr. 🇵🇸 Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB). The session hosted by Ms. Chuah Sze Phing aimed to deliver impact and equip participants with knowledge to identify and learn best practices to avoid greenwashing. The afternoon session of Kenanga Sustainability Day which was open to our vendors, suppliers, and internal vendor focal points, began with a panel discussion on "Navigating the Current ESG Landscape for SMEs" which covered topics such as the fundamentals of ESG, Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable development, and emerging ESG trends for SMEs. Panellists included Ms. Navina Balasingam, General Manager of Capital Market Malaysia, Mr. Syed Kamal Muzafffa, Director of the Sustainability Division at MIDA, and Ms. Shanta Helena Dwarkasing, Head of Programmes at UNGCMYB, moderated by Ms. Bavithira Chelvakumar, Vice President of Kenanga's Sustainability Team. The session continued with a presentation on Kenanga’s Sustainability Progress and Supply Chain Sustainability and concluded with a focus group discussion on ESG adoption tailored for our SME suppliers. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all speakers and participants that attended and supported this first ever Kenanga Sustainability Day event. Let’s learn, engage, and drive positive change together! 🌿💼

In a recent interview with The Star, our Executive Director and Head of Group Investment Banking and Islamic Banking, Datuk Roslan Tik, discussed the complexities of the IPO process. He emphasised the crucial role of relationships, trust, and timing in successful public listings, as well as the influence of current market conditions. Datuk Roslan also highlighted the bank's strong distribution network and loyal clients as key success factors and addressed the growing interest in private markets for fundraising, the need for investor protection, and stricter regulations to combat investment scams. Thank you to Star Media Group Berhad and Lydia Nathan for the opportunity to share these insights. https://lnkd.in/gAqsRPMC

Join us at the Sustainable Brands Conference Kuala Lumpur (SBKL) 2024 for an insightful panel discussion, "Navigating the Future – Sustainable Fintech Trends," featuring Ian Lloyd, CEO of Kenanga Digital Sdn Bhd! 🗓️ Date & Day: 13 August 2024, Tuesday 🕓 Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM 📍 Location: Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Ian will dive into "Green Finance and Impact Investing," covering the rise of green finance and sustainable practices in fintech and how tech is driving impact investing. 🎟️ Ready to gain insights from this leading sustainability conference? Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gSMy6CuY Acacia Blue Sdn Bhd

Catch our webinar, "Newbie to Advanced with NagaWarrants," from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM on August 15, 2024 (Thursday). Immerse yourself in a fruitful session with the Newbie segment featuring our speaker, Ms. Isabelle Zhen, Head of Group Equity Marketing & Warrants Issuer! Ms. Isabelle Zhen brings a wealth of experience as the Head of Group Equity Marketing at Kenanga Investment Bank. In her role as Warrants Issuer and Market-Maker since 2016, she leverages extensive expertise in trading and marketing. Before joining Kenanga, Isabelle honed her skills as a Hong Kong warrants trader at Affin Hwang. 🌍 Sign up now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gQjW8tHg