The List: 100 Green Power PlayersRenewable energy & economyIn a rare interview the Macquarie Group chief reveals its highly calculated approach to renewables investment and the discussion with her teenagers that crystallised the need to take action.
exclusiveNationIn a rare interview, the Macquarie Group chief reveals its highly calculated approach to renewables investment and the discussion with her teenagers that crystalised the need to take action.
Financial ServicesFinancial ServicesThe asset management and banking firm, dubbed the Millionaires’ Factory, looks set to exceed $4bn annual profit, amid infrastructure investment openings.
DATAROOMDataRoomThe investment bank’s operational update shows it was a big winner from mega-deals in 2021.
Big FiveFinancial ServicesThe Millionaires’ Factory has taken the mantle as the nation’s third largest bank, after its market capitalisation surpassed that of embattled Westpac.
DATAROOMDataRoomFirst round bids for the Victoria government’s $2bn motor registry unit were due on December 14.
REWARDSFinancial ServicesAn analyst has said Macquarie’s increasing use of capital to drive growth should mean the profit pool is tilted more towards shareholders at the expense of staff.
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Financial ServicesFinancial ServicesFormer RBA governor Glenn Stevens will take over the prized chairmanship of investment bank Macquarie Group in May from Peter Warne.
ENERGYMining & EnergyMacquarie Group will help finance one of Australia’s biggest batteries at the site of the former Hazelwood coal plant in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.
Financial servicesFinancial ServicesMacquarie’s surplus capital could take a $2.2bn hit from APRA’s new capital framework requirements, while analysts detail the potential impact on the nation’s lenders.
Four PillarsWestpac boss Peter King will become Australian Banking Association chairman, as the bank hoses down more leadership speculation. Meanwhile Macquarie Group overtakes ANZ.
Richard Gluyas
Four PillarsThe local market has witnessed a rare inflection point, with investment bank Macquarie Group’s market value motoring past one of the seemingly unassailable big four banks, ANZ.
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EXCLUSIVEBusinessResults from the secretive Peter Lee Associates survey are bad news for UBS, as all the nation’s best teams are ranked.
RAISINGFinancial ServicesMacquarie is benefiting from buoyant analyst views on earnings prospects, which helped it rule off a $1.5bn capital raising to institutional investors at a slim discount.
Climate for businessFinancial ServicesSpeaking ahead of the COP26 meeting, Macquarie boss Shemara Wikramanayake says many in the private sector are mobilising across green investments.
bankingFinancial ServicesMacquarie will raise $1.5bn to pursue a ‘strong pipeline’ of opportunities, after a better-than-expected interim profit.
DATAROOMDataRoomMacquarie Group will be hoping to achieve top dollar for its telecommunication tower business Axicom after rivals have this year sold for high prices.
COMPANIESCompaniesMacquarie Group’s shares have burst through $200 as analysts tip a buoyant period ahead, linked to commodity market volatility and frenzied deal activity.
How the Rich InvestWealthMove over Macquarie Group: Richard White’s global logistics software business is surging in value and accounts for more members of the Richest 250 than any other company. Here’s how he did it.
Investment BankingFinancial ServicesMacquarie’s ‘green bank’ has seen its development pipeline swell to more than 30 gigawatts, as it moves into markets including India, the Philippines and France.
RenewablesFinancial ServicesMacquarie CEO Shemara Wikramanayake says renewables are now the cheapest form of new generation in almost every part of the world.
Environmental riskFinancial ServicesMacquarie has joined a new initiative focused on nature-related financial disclosures and will help establish a framework to guide company reporting of biodiversity risks.
DATAROOMDataRoomUnder the watch of a new chief executive, analysts believe that asset sales of non core units could on the cards at QBE.
RegulationFinancial ServicesThe former Macquarie CEO will chair a new independent watchdog, the first job of which will be to review ASIC.
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BanksFinancial ServicesMacquarie is set to become the third ASX stock to crack the $200 mark, after signalling that it is on track for bumper annual earnings.
DATAROOMDataRoomVirtus can now grow earnings and cut costs after buying the Healius business Adora Fertility unit for $45m, according to analysts.
BUYING BRITISHFinancial ServicesMacquarie Group says it ‘consulted extensively’ with regulators ahead of agreeing to buy a $1.9bn stake in Britain’s Southern Water Services.
EXCLUSIVECompaniesLabor Senator Deb O’Neill has launched a stinging attack on ASIC and Macquarie for the failures that led to the rout of tech darling Nuix.
EconomyFinancial ServicesBut the investment banking giant expects much of the population to be vaccinated by the end of the year.
NET INTERESTAs it stalks plentiful business opportunities, Macquarie is putting out a number of operational and reputational spot fires, including its involvement with Nuix.