# Kenanga Investment Bank Introduces World’s First Hang Seng Biotech Index Structured Warrants to Malaysia

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- Published: 2026-09-10T09:45:00+07:00
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – [Media OutReach Newswire](https://www.media-outreach.com/)–
10 September 2026 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“**Kenanga Group**” or “**The
Group**“) is proud to unveil the world’s first structured warrants linked to the
Hang Seng Biotech Index (“**HSBIO**“) under its flagship brand, NagaWarrants by 
Kenanga (“**NagaWarrants**“). The new warrants, HSBIO-CAA (0661AA) and HSBIO-HBA(
0661BA), provide Malaysian investors with exposure to Hong Kong’s biotechnology 
and healthcare sector, one of Asia’s most compelling long-term growth themes driven
by demographic shifts, rising healthcare demand and continued medical innovation.

![(From left to right) Nancy Cheng, Executive Director and Head of Operations of
Hang Seng Indexes Company; Linda Luk, Executive Director and Product Strategist (
ETF) of Hang Seng Indexes Company; Gilbert Lee, Executive Chairman of Hang Seng 
Indexes Company; Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for Belt and Road of the HKSAR Government;
Muzambli Markam, Consul General of Malaysia in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR; Philip
Lim, Head of Equity Markets and Group Head of Equity Derivatives of Kenanga Investment
Bank Berhad ("KIBB"); Kenneth Teoh, Deputy Head of Equity Derivatives and Head of
Equity Derivatives Trading of KIBB, and Isabelle Zhen, Head of Group Equity Marketing
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 _(From left to right) **Nancy Cheng**, Executive Director and Head of Operations
of Hang Seng Indexes Company; **Linda Luk**, Executive Director and Product Strategist(
ETF) of Hang Seng Indexes Company; **Gilbert Lee**, Executive Chairman of Hang Seng
Indexes Company; **Nicholas Ho**, Commissioner for Belt and Road of the HKSAR Government;**
Muzambli Markam**, Consul General of Malaysia in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR; **
Philip Lim**, Head of Equity Markets and Group Head of Equity Derivatives of Kenanga
Investment Bank Berhad (“KIBB”); **Kenneth Teoh**, Deputy Head of Equity Derivatives
and Head of Equity Derivatives Trading of KIBB, and **Isabelle Zhen**, Head of Group
Equity Marketing of KIBB _

 The introduction of HSBIO-CAA and HSBIO-HBA marks another significant milestone
in structured products innovation, making HSBIO accessible through a listed structured
warrant format for the first time, while further expanding NagaWarrants’ range of
Hang Seng-linked offerings, which includes products linked to the Hang Seng Index(“**
HSI**“), Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (“**HSCEI**“) and Hang Seng TECH Index(“**
HSTECH**“).

 The launch ceremony took place at the 11^(th) Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong
on 9 September 2026, one of the region’s premier platforms for fostering international
dialogue, business collaboration and investment opportunities. Held as part of the
summit, the ceremony brought together representatives from Kenanga Group and Hang
Seng Indexes Company Limited to mark the introduction of the new products.

 HSBIO tracks 30 of the largest biotechnology and healthcare companies listed in
Hong Kong. In 2025, the index gained 64.5%, significantly outperforming the HSI,
HSCEI and HSTECH. During the year, the index rose by more than 80% at its peak, 
reflecting rising investor interest in China’s rapidly evolving biotechnology sector.

 The growing appeal of the index is also reflected in its expanding ecosystem, which
includes listed futures contracts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with more than
HKD11 billion in assets under management. Against this backdrop, HSBIO-CAA and HSBIO-
HBA provide investors with an additional avenue to gain exposure to this increasingly
relevant segment through a listed structured warrant.

 “Being the first to introduce HSBIO-linked structured warrants reflects our commitment
to staying at the forefront of product innovation. Through NagaWarrants, we continuously
seek to identify emerging opportunities and translate them into accessible investment
solutions that help Malaysian investors participate in global market trends. This
latest launch underscores our focus on delivering differentiated products that broaden
investor choice and provide access to a wider range of market opportunities beyond
traditional benchmarks,” said Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga
Investment Bank Berhad.

 “With approximately 53% of the average daily trading volume and 51% of the average
daily trading value of all HSI structured warrants traded on Bursa Malaysia in 2025,
we have a strong understanding of the trends and themes that resonate with investors.
We are seeing growing interest in targeted exposures beyond broad market benchmarks,
with biotechnology emerging as one of Asia’s most dynamic growth sectors. HSBIO 
structured warrants provide investors with a familiar way to gain exposure to this
evolving theme and mark the first in a series of initiatives to expand the range
of products and investment opportunities available to our clients,” added Philip
Lim Kuok Wei, Head of Equity Markets and Group Head of Equity Derivatives of Kenanga
Investment Bank Berhad.

 The addition of HSBIO-CAA and HSBIO-HBA broadens the range of Hong Kong market 
exposures available through NagaWarrants, complementing existing offerings linked
to the HSI, HSCEI and HSTECH. The Group’s efforts in product innovation were also
recently recognised internationally with the Best Warrants Issuer Malaysia 2026 
award from Global Banking and Finance Review.

 For more information on NagaWarrants and the latest trading opportunities, visit
[www.nagawarrants.com](https://www.nagawarrants.com) or join the Telegram community,@
NagaWarrants. 
Hashtag: #Kenanga

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

#### Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (197301002193 (15678-H))

Established for over 50 years, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga” or “The
Group”) 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. The Group’s digital innovations include the launch of KDi GO, a wealth-
centric app, along with game-changing products such as Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s
first fully digital stockbroking platform, and Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I.
robo-advisor.

 The Group has garnered multiple awards, including top honours at the Bursa Excellence
Awards 2025. The Group also secured Gold in Financial Services at The Edge Malaysia
ESG Awards 2025, the Malaysia Best Bank for ESG and Malaysia Best Bank for Diversity&
Inclusion Awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, as well as the Top
20 Overall Excellence and the Niche Cap Excellence Award at the National Corporate
Governance and Sustainability Awards 2025. 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.

 This Press Release was issued by Kenanga Group’s Marketing, Communications & Sustainability
Department.

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