Kenanga Sustainability Report 2024

OUR SUSTAINABILITY VISION

As a leading independent investment bank, Kenanga is committed to promoting and adopting business-relevant sustainable practices by embedding ESG in our core business strategies and operations, while considering the ESG risks and opportunities in shaping up sustainable investment products and services towards contributing to the best interests of our stakeholders.

How We Engage

Shareholders

Provide updates and gather feedback through meetings, reports and disclosures

Clients

Provide products, tools, education and insights through our trading platforms, mass media channels, events, emails, websites and social media channels
Respond to queries, and gather input and feedback through social media channels, helplines and email

Areas of Interest

Cyber security and data protection
Portfolio performance
Financial inclusion
Financial literacy
Digitalisation
Responsible investing
New products and services
Market outlook
Enhanced client experience

Our Commitment

Ensure our investors and shareholders are kept updated on how we embed ESG into our business strategy and operations
Incorporate feedback to create long-term, sustainable value for our stakeholders
Leverage innovation and technology to enhance the client experience

How We Engage

Regulators and Government Bodies

Participate in industry discourse and ensure adherence to applicable law, regulations and policies

Employees

Engage through internal policies, meetings, emails, dialogues, training programmes, special events and performance appraisals

Remisiers and Agents

Engage through policies and procedures, training programmes and special events

Vendors

Collaborate through meetings, policies and procedures

Areas of Interest

Compliance culture
Cyber security and operational resilience
Training and development

Our Commitment

Create a safe, inclusive and high-performing work environment
Embed our values of ethics, integrity and compliance throughout the organisation to drive a responsible business operations

How We Engage

Community Partners

Contribute to various social causes, particularly by supporting social enterprises
Encourage employee volunteerism and philanthropy

Public

Disseminate investing knowledge through roadshows, social media channels and webinars

Areas of Interest

Community empowerment
Financial literacy

Our Commitment

Create a positive impact on communities in need through targeted social investments and employee volunteerism
Enhance financial literacy in our communities empowering them to make decisions about their investments and financial resources

Who We Are

OUR SUSTAINABILITY VISION

Chairman’s Message

Dear Shareholders,
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad’s sustainability journey has been one of determination, progress, and purpose. Looking back, we see not just milestones, but the collective effort of individuals who believe in doing what is right.

Q&A With Our Group Managing Director and Chairman of the Group Sustainability Management Committee

Sustainability is fundamental to long-term value creation and risk management. We remain steadfast in advancing our ESG priorities while staying agile in responding to shifting policies, investor sentiments, and global market dynamics.

An Insight into Our Stakeholders’ Perspectives

Our Sustainability Pillars

Good Governance

Lead a responsible business underpinned by a robust compliance culture and high levels of ethical standards

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

Sustainable Economic Growth

Integrate ESG factors into our business decisions and value chain and manage our ESG risks and opportunities as we innovate to build a sustainable future

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

Environmental Stewardship

Promote climate positive culture within the organisation and relevant external stakeholders to attain a low carbon economy

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

Empowering People and Communities

Create a positive impact on our employees, clients, and business associates, as well as communities in need

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

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Who We Are

OUR SUSTAINABILITY VISION

Chairman’s Message

Dear Shareholders,Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad’s sustainability journey has been one of determination, progress, and purpose. Looking back, we see not just milestones, but the collective effort of individuals who believe in doing what is right.

Q&A With Our Group Managing Director and Chairman of the Group Sustainability Management Committee

Sustainability is fundamental to long-term value creation and risk management. We remain steadfast in advancing our ESG priorities while staying agile in responding to shifting policies, investor sentiments, and global market dynamics.

An Insight into Our Stakeholders’ Perspectives

Our Sustainability Pillars

Good Governance

Lead a responsible business underpinned by a robust compliance culture and high levels of ethical standards

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

Sustainable Economic Growth

Integrate ESG factors into our business decisions and value chain and manage our ESG risks and opportunities as we innovate to build a sustainable future

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

Environmental Stewardship

Promote climate positive culture within the organisation and relevant external stakeholders to attain a low carbon economy

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

Empowering People and Communities

Create a positive impact on our employees, clients, and business associates, as well as communities in need

Key Material Topics

Alignment with UN SDGs

Downloads

Dear Shareholders,
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad’s sustainability journey has been one of determination, progress, and purpose. Looking back, we see not just milestones, but the collective effort of individuals who believe in doing what is right.