Kenanga Sustainability Report 2023

79 MANAGING OUR KEY ESG RISKS GOOD GOVERNANCE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES APPENDIX Talent Development Kenanga works towards creating a skilled, competent, and agile workforce by providing its employees access to purposeful growth and developmental opportunities. Numerous training and development programmes have been offered to help our employees upskill and reach their potential to better serve our clients and effectively drive organisational growth. We identify training and development programmes for our employees by referring to the Kenanga Competency Framework, which is based on the Securities Industry Development Corporation (“SIDC”)’s Industry Competency Framework, where it outlines Kenanga’s core values and leadership competencies. In addition to that Framework, we also refer to Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Competency Framework to develop training plan for roles relevant to sustainability. Our Learning and Development Policy further supports our values for continuous learning and development for employees at all levels of the organisation. We continue to introduce opportunities to learn through training programmes in areas such as digital competency, leadership skills, and sustainability. Our Approach to Talent Development In 2023, we continue to uphold a comprehensive four (4)-pronged approach to our training and development initiatives, by placing a central focus on fostering the personal development of our employees in alignment with the evolving requirements of our business. Mandatory courses that ensure robust corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Courses that equip employees with technical and practical skills relevant to professional growth and the Group’s business needs including accredited courses with certifications or professional qualifications required by job roles. Modules that inculcate leadership skills through building winning mindsets and developing the capacity of employees to implement the Group’s strategy. Courses that hone employees’ competencies and facilitate self-improvement. EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES Regulatory Functional Leadership Personal Effectiveness

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