32 Additional Information We Are Kenanga Leadership Message Our Sustainability Approach How We Are Governed Financial Statements Shareholders’ Information OUR SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Future Outlook We intend to offer more sustainable investment products with a focus on thematic investing in sectors related to energy transition, water and waste management, food security and others as relevant, while being cognisant of the interdependencies of a just transition economy. As part of our efforts to further understand our portfolios’ exposure on ESG risks and opportunities, we will deepen engagement with our investee companies to better understand their ESG aspirations and plans. Our Internal Stock Scoring Methodology In 2022, Kenanga’s Equity Broking Research Department developed an internal scoring system to rate public listed stocks premised on Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and GRI’s primary ESG topics. Guided by the methodology, we reach out to businesses on a regular basis to acquire updates on their ESG strategy, goals, and accomplishments to better understand their sustainability ambition and intent. For more information on our ESG Scoring Methodology and industry engagement activities, please refer to page 48 of our Sustainability Report 2022. DIGITALISATION [GRI 3-3] OUR APPROACH TO DIGITALISATION IT Governance and Strategy The Group Board Digital Innovation & Technology Committee (“GBDITC”) supports the Board in providing direction and oversight over technology-related matters, including risks, in line with internal and relevant regulatory requirements. IT Strategy 2023-2027 In 2022, a Five (5)-Year IT Strategy was developed to provide prudent guidance on how digitalisation will be prioritised to support wider enterprise goals while promoting economic growth. The strategy will be rolled out in phases from 2023, and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant and effective. OUR PROGRESS IN 2022 Going Digital at Kenanga Kenanga is committed to advancing financial inclusion through digitalisation by embracing technology advancement and innovation as a means to increase our clients’ seamless access to financial products as well as to reach the underserved segment. SuperApp Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ant Group in 2022 to develop Malaysia’s first Wealth SuperApp, which will serve as a centralised platform for our digital financial and wealth solutions, as well as lifestyle services. Built on Ant Group’s Mobile Platform as-a-Service, the SuperApp will offer a robust and secure solution to meet the needs of our clients. Wealth-as-a-Service (“WaaS”) Along with the SuperApp, the upcoming introduction of WaaS to our ecosystem partners will allow our suite of wealth services to be embedded onto their platforms for their audiences at a swift go-to-market pace.
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