The Bursa Excellence Awards 2024, held at the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, recognised the outstanding achievements of both local and foreign financial institutions for their contributions to the growth of the country’s investment landscape in 2024.
The Awards Categories
- Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation (Champion)
- Best Structured Warrants Issuer (Equity Warrants) (Champion)
- Best Structured Warrants Issuer (Index Warrants) (Champion)
- Best Remisier (Champion)
- Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant (Champion)
- Best Trading Participant Commodity Derivatives (Champion)
- Best Institutional Derivatives Trading Participant (Champion)
- Best Trading Participant: Equity & Financial Derivatives (Champion)
- Special Award – Thought Leadership – Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad was awarded in the following categories:
| Category | Award | Winner |
| Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation | Champion | Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad |
| Best Structured Warrants Issuer (Equity Warrants) | Champion | Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad |
| Best Structured Warrants Issuer (Index Warrants) | Champion | Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad |
| Best Remisier | Champion | Chu Yee Seng @ Chew Yee Seng |
| Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant | Champion | Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd |
| Best Trading Participant Commodity Derivatives | Champion | Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd |
| Best Institutional Derivatives Trading Participant | Champion | Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd |
| Best Trading Participant: Equity & Financial Derivatives | Champion | Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad |
| Special Award – Thought Leadership | Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd | Kenanga Group’s Asset and Wealth Management arm |
Kenanga’s listed derivatives business, Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd, retained its leading position, winning the Champion title for Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant. The Group’s Stockbroking division also secured the Champion title for Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation. In addition, Kenanga’s Group Asset and Wealth Management arm secured the Special Award – Thought Leadership through Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd, recognised for launching Eq8WAQF, the world’s first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund. Introduced under a newly established category, the award highlights meaningful innovations that are reshaping the investment landscape. “These awards reflect the strength of our strategy, the resilience of our people, and our steadfast commitment to delivering value to our stakeholders,” said Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.
Kenanga’s Achievements and Recognition
- Multiple awards, including top honours at the Bursa Excellence Awards 2023 and The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club 2023
- Top 20 Overall Excellence and the Niche Cap Excellence Award at the National Corporate Governance and Sustainability Awards 2024
- One of the highest- scoring constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad has garnered multiple awards and recognitions for its outstanding achievements in the financial industry. The Group has secured top honours at the Bursa Excellence Awards 2023 and The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club 2023, and has also been ranked among the top 20 overall excellence and the Niche Cap Excellence Award at the National Corporate Governance and Sustainability Awards 2024. As one of the highest- scoring constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Kenanga continues to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the financial industry.
Kenanga’s Digital Innovations
- KDi GO, a wealth-centric app
- Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital stockbroking platform
- Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I. robo-advisor
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad has also launched several digital innovations, including KDi GO, a wealth-centric app, Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital stockbroking platform, and Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I. robo-advisor. For more information, please visit www.kenanga.com.my.
Contact Information
- Kenanga Group’s Marketing, Communications & Sustainability Department
This Press Release was issued by Kenanga Group’s Marketing, Communications & Sustainability Department.
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad Wins Prestigious Bursa Excellence Awards 2024
The Bursa Excellence Awards 2024, held at the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, recognised the outstanding achievements of both local and foreign financial institutions for their contributions to the growth of the country’s investment landscape in 2024. Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad was awarded in the following categories:
- Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation (Champion)
- Best Structured Warrants Issuer (Equity Warrants) (Champion)
- Best Structured Warrants Issuer (Index Warrants) (Champion)
- Best Remisier (Champion)
- Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant (Champion)
- Best Trading Participant Commodity Derivatives (Champion)
- Best Institutional Derivatives Trading Participant (Champion)
- Best Trading Participant: Equity & Financial Derivatives (Champion)
- Special Award – Thought Leadership – Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd
Kenanga’s listed derivatives business, Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd, retained its leading position, winning the Champion title for Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant. The Group’s Stockbroking division also secured the Champion title for Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation. In addition, Kenanga’s Group Asset and Wealth Management arm secured the Special Award – Thought Leadership through Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd, recognised for launching Eq8WAQF, the world’s first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund. Introduced under a newly established category, the award highlights meaningful innovations that are reshaping the investment landscape. “These awards reflect the strength of our strategy, the resilience of our people, and our steadfast commitment to delivering value to our stakeholders,” said Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad. Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad has garnered multiple awards and recognitions for its outstanding achievements in the financial industry. The Group has secured top honours at the Bursa Excellence Awards 2023 and The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club 2023, and has also been ranked among the top 20 overall excellence and the Niche Cap Excellence Award at the National Corporate Governance and Sustainability Awards 2024. As one of the highest- scoring constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Kenanga continues to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the financial industry. Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad has also launched several digital innovations, including KDi GO, a wealth-centric app, Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital stockbroking platform, and Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I. robo-advisor. For more information, please visit www.kenanga.com.my. This Press Release was issued by Kenanga Group’s Marketing, Communications & Sustainability Department. Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is a leading financial group in Malaysia, offering a wide range of services, including equity broking, investment banking, treasury, Islamic banking, listed derivatives, investment management, wealth management, structured lending, and trade financing.
Kenanga has garnered multiple awards and recognitions for its outstanding achievements in the financial industry.
As one of the highest- scoring constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Kenanga continues to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the financial industry.
The Group’s digital innovations include the launch of KDi GO, a wealth-centric app, Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital stockbroking platform, and Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I. robo-advisor.
Kenanga’s achievements and recognitions include top honours at the Bursa Excellence Awards 2023 and The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club 2023, and a ranking among the top 20 overall excellence and the Niche Cap Excellence Award at the National Corporate Governance and Sustainability Awards 2024.
Kenanga’s listed derivatives business, Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd, retained its leading position, winning the Champion title for Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant.
Kenanga’s Stockbroking division also secured the Champion title for Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation.
Kenanga’s Group Asset and Wealth Management arm secured the Special Award – Thought Leadership through Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd, recognised for launching Eq8WAQF, the world’s first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund.
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is a leading financial group in Malaysia, offering a wide range of services, including equity broking, investment banking, treasury, Islamic banking, listed derivatives, investment management, wealth management, structured lending, and trade financing.
Kenanga has garnered multiple awards and recognitions for its outstanding achievements in the financial industry.
As one of the highest- scoring constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Kenanga continues to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the financial industry.
The Group’s digital innovations include the launch of KDi GO, a wealth-centric app, Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital stockbroking platform, and Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I. robo-advisor.
Kenanga’s achievements and recognitions include top honours at the Bursa Excellence Awards 2023 and The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club 2023, and a ranking among the top 20 overall excellence and the Niche Cap Excellence Award at the National Corporate Governance and Sustainability Awards 2024.
Kenanga’s listed derivatives business, Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd, retained its leading position, winning the Champion title for Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant.
Kenanga’s Stockbroking division also secured the Champion title for Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation.
Kenanga’s Group Asset and Wealth Management arm secured the Special Award – Thought Leadership through Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd, recognised for launching Eq8WAQF, the world’s first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund.
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is proud to be recognised for its market-leading achievements at the prestigious Bursa Excellence Awards 2024.
Kenanga’s achievements and recognitions include top honours at the Bursa Excellence Awards 2023 and The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club 2023, and a ranking among the top 20 overall excellence and the Niche Cap Excellence Award at the National Corporate Governance and Sustainability Awards 2024.
Kenanga’s listed derivatives business, Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd, retained its leading position, winning the Champion title for Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant.
Kenanga’s Stockbroking division also secured the Champion title for Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation.
Kenanga’s Group Asset and Wealth Management arm secured the Special Award – Thought Leadership through Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd, recognised for launching Eq8WAQF, the world’s first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund.
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad has garnered multiple awards and recognitions for its outstanding achievements in the financial industry.
As one of the highest- scoring constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Kenanga continues to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the financial industry.
The Group’s digital innovations include the launch of KDi GO, a wealth-centric app, Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital stockbroking platform, and Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I.
