KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2024 BASIS OF THIS REPORT OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY KENANGA AT A GLANCE GOOD GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP STATEMENTS SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES APPENDIX 41 40 Group Speak Up Policy and Framework • The Group provides a safe and secure channel for employees, customers, and third parties to lodge reports concerning any misconduct or suspected breaches of laws, regulations, or internal policies and procedures. • The Group replaced its Group Whistleblowing Policy with the Group Speak Up Policy. The Policy allows the reporting of concerns made in good faith about behaviour, conduct, practices, deeds, and/ or omissions that might be unlawful or inconsistent with the Group’s policies. • Under the Group Speak Up Policy, a new Speak Up channel was established for whistleblowers to submit reports to the external independent third party appointed by Kenanga Group. Submissions may be made via email, a dedicated internet platform (e-form), or postal mail as stated below: External Report Recipient Website: https://www.kenanga.confideplatform.com/c/whistleblower FUTURE OUTLOOK We will continue to enhance our governance practices by periodically reviewing and updating our policies when required, aligning with regulatory expectations. For more information on how we manage our Group’s Ethics and Compliance matters, refer to pages 116 to 125 of our Integrated Annual Report 2024. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH GOALS Goal 1 Increase support of sustainable economic activities Goal 2 Champion cloud-first strategy to increase scalability and flexibility Goal 3 Increase automation for productivity Goal 4 Increase digital distribution and resilience of products and services MATERIAL MATTERS Responsible Investing Cyber Security Client Experience Digitalisation Our approach to integrating ESG considerations into our core operations, investing, and decision-making processes is a crucial component of our strategy to deliver innovative sustainable finance and investing products for our clients. We employ a multi-faceted approach to responsible investment, engaging in both product development and active management of the businesses in which we invest in. UN SDGs In 2024, Kenanga identified two (2) incidents related to fraud and anti-money laundering (“AML”). In response to the incidents, corrective measures were implemented, including enhancements to internal controls and staff training, and further strengthening our risk management framework. Kenanga remains committed to regulatory compliance and continues to engage with the SC to ensure transparency and alignment with industry best practices. Scan here to learn more about our Group Speak Up Policy and Framework GOOD GOVERNANCE
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