KENANGA ANNUAL REPORT 2020

103 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 // KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD AREA INITIATIVES Support for Non-Profit Organisations • Provided financial aid and participated in a book fundraiser to support the Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped in Selangor • Contributed wheelchairs to the Tabung Programme Bantuan Kerusi Roda in partnership with Yayasan Malindo Worldwide and Jabatan Kebajikan Malaysia, via Kenanga Investors Berhad • Provided financial contributions to Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Terencat Akal (IQ70plus) to help the association with the provision of professional care for children with developmental disorders and disabilities Promoting Financial Literacy According to a survey, one in three* Malaysians rated themselves as having a low level of confidence about financial management, putting them at risk of poor financial health. As a key player in the financial services sector, we are committed to advancing the financial literacy agenda within the community around us, with the objective of empowering individuals to take charge of their financial wellbeing. Our financial literacy programmes continued throughout 2020 despite the disruptions from the pandemic, as our teams embraced digital engagement platforms. From webinars aimed at educating novice traders to panel discussions offering technical analysis for seasoned traders, we conducted a total of 149 education outreach sessions throughout the year. * Financial Education Network. MALAYSIA National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2019-2023. Retrieved from https://www.sc.com.my/api/documentms/ download.ashx?id=6385977c-bd2c-4612-bda8-9ce6a5961720 Kenanga Investors Berhad took part in FPAM Financial Literacy Year 2020 by championing the financial planning agenda for the event. Kenanga Investors Berhad participated in open forum discussions among industry experts during the Association of Financial Advisers’ 9 th Annual AFA Conference Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd presented insights on ‘Digital Urgency For Capital Market Businesses’ during the Business Foresight Forum (BFF 2020), held during the SIDC Virtual Conference Algorithm/Quant Trading Solutions discussed the evolution of the investment landscape and alternative products and services as part of the ‘What Will 2021 Hold for Malaysia’s Wealthtech Industry?’ forum, hosted by Fintech Fireside Asia Group wide participation at e-booth to educate visitors on investment and trading, introducing them to our offerings during the SIDC Virtual InvestSmart Fest 2020 Kenanga Investors Berhad presented insights, training and campaigns during a series of Market Outlook Webinars in partnership with iFast and PhillipCapital Teams and individuals from across the Group contributed to various industry financial literacy activities throughout 2020. Some highlights include: