Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Group”) receives 6 awards out of the 18 categories at the prestigious Bursa Excellence Awards event.
Winning the ‘Best Trading participant Equity and Financial Derivatives’ for the 16th consecutive year, underlines the Group’s efforts in promoting sustainable performance and growth.
“It is an honour to receive these recognitions. We are encouraged by these distinguished awards, which reinforce our commitment towards driving innovations and collaboration in the marketplace. As the largest independent investment bank in the country, we look forward to continue playing our part in shaping the future of capital markets in Malaysia,” says Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director, Kenanga Group.
Organised by Bursa Malaysia, the Bursa Excellence Awards 2018 was themed “Outthinking, Outlasting, Outstanding”, a tribute to the market participants who successfully navigate various market cycles through perseverance and sound judgement. It recognised their agility, innovativeness and versatility in being able to step up to stay relevant in business. The event featured 18 award categories honouring participating organisations and individuals who helped build the capital market across three segments, namely equities, derivatives and the Islamic capital market.
The event was graced by the presence of Dato’ Asri Hamidon, Deputy Secretary General (Investment), Ministry of Finance Malaysia; Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia; Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen, Chairman, Bursa Malaysia Berhad as well as Datuk Muhammad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad.
