From
left:
Maheswari
Kanniah,
Group
Chief
Regulatory
and
Compliance
Officer
of
Kenanga
Investment
Bank
Berhad
(“KIBB”);
YM
Tan
Sri
Dato’
Paduka
Tengku
Noor
Zakiah
Noor
Ismail,
Founder
Emeritus
and
Adviser
of
KIBB;
Mr.
Ganesh
Thuraisingham,
Head
of
Asia
Pacific
Development
of
the
Association
of
Certified
Fraud
Examiners;
Tan
Sri
Dato’
Seri
Panglima
Haji
Azam
bin
Baki,
Chief
Commissioner
of
the
Malaysian
Anti-Corruption
Commission;
and
Datuk
Chay
Wai
Leong,
Group
Managing
Director
of
KIBB
at
the
launch
of
KIBB’s
flagship
programme,
Fraud
Awareness
Week
2024.
Held
in
conjunction
with
the
International
FAW
of
the
Association
of
Certified
Fraud
Examiners
(“ACFE“),
this
year’s
theme,
“Innovate,
Integrate,
Insulate”
calls
for
a
united
approach
to
address
the
evolving
threats
of
fraud
and
financial
crime
in
an
era
of
advanced
technologies
through
active
industry
participation.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Haji Azam bin Baki, Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission remarked, “Kenanga’s FAW stands as a powerful initiative, embodying the proactive stance needed to address the complexities of fraud in today’s landscape. Events like these are invaluable, uniting leaders, regulators, and industry experts to foster dialogue and share best practices, and I commend Kenanga for its strong commitment to raising fraud awareness and setting a model of integrity for the industry.”
“At Kenanga, our commitment to combatting fraud is steadfast, and we hold integrity as central to our work. Fraud is an ongoing challenge that requires strong, forward-looking strategies, and we are dedicated to strengthening these efforts. Through initiatives such as FAW, we promote a culture of ethical standards and proactive measures to build resilience, where protecting our stakeholders and reinforcing trust remain top priorities as we work to set a dependable standard for ethical practices across the industry,” stated Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.
The month-long flagship programme featured a variety of activities, including the Opening Ceremony held on-premises at the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers – marking FAW’s first return to an in-person gathering since the Covid-19 pandemic, where the event welcomed Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Haji Azam bin Baki, Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, as its guest of honour. Featured activities also included the signature FAW games and educational seminars led by experts in fraud prevention and financial crime.
The 2024 FAW Games showcased a diverse array of interactive quizzes and anti-fraud activities marking another milestone year with an increase in participation with 250 registered teams, up 14% from 219 in the previous year. In addition to Kenanga’s internal teams, the FAW Games welcomed representatives from regulatory bodies, public listed companies, professional associations, and the Group’s vendor network – such as Bursa Malaysia Berhad, the Securities Commission Malaysia, Securities Industry Development Corporation, Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja, and Petroliam Nasional Berhad. International teams from Singapore, Indonesia, India, South Africa, and Belgium also took part, further underscoring the global significance of anti-fraud efforts and uniting industry players in the shared mission of fostering a resilient and secure financial environment.
“Fraud and corruption are enduring challenges for organisations worldwide, and the importance of initiatives like Kenanga’s FAW cannot be overstated. By prioritising education, fostering vigilance, and advocating for strong ethical standards, Kenanga is actively contributing to a more resilient financial ecosystem. We commend Kenanga’s dedication to combating fraud through both awareness and proactive measures, setting a valuable example for others in the fight against fraud,” concluded John Gill, President of the ACFE.
As part of this year’s Fraud Awareness Week, the Group also introduced a new video campaign focused on scam awareness. This initiative invites both the public and Kenanga employees to help raise awareness about fraudulent activities through creative content, expanding outreach and encouraging active participation in recognising and combating scams. This addition to FAW continues to underscore Kenanga’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of vigilance and ethical conduct in the fight against fraud.
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