US pension giants take aim at ex-RBA governor
Having overseen some of most turbulent times of Australia’s economy, Glenn Stevens has found himself in the crosshairs of America’s two biggest pension funds.
Macquarie Group
Spark privatisation could lower operating costs: Macquarie
Analysts from Macquarie Group say that a privatisation of Spark Infrastructure Group could see it reduce operating costs by up to $20m.
Macquarie in talks to buy AMP Capital NZ unit
More asset sales appear to be in the works at AMP, with Macquarie Group in talks to buy the AMP Capital New Zealand operations, according to sources.
Tech central to global recovery: Macquarie CEO
Shemara Wikramanayake says automation will be crucial as signs of inflation emerge and competition for skilled staff heats up.
Macquarie’s Nuix fallout
Macquarie Group should wear some blame for the disastrous trading of Nuix, and the stench of the IPO will linger.
Macquarie joins $14bn Italian toll road buy
Macquarie Group’s asset management arm is part of a consortium snapping up a majority stake in one of Europe’s largest toll road operators.
Macquarie emerges victorious in Vitalharvest battle
Instead of seeking to outbid Roc Partners in Vitalharvest battle, Macquarie Bank bought more shares to vote out the investment minnow.
Downer a pointer for Ventia ahead of IPO?
Analysts believe the $4bn company Downer is the best comparable for CIMIC’s Ventia, which is set to float by year’s end.
Macquarie ups bid over rival Roc, again
Macquarie has lobbed its ninth bid to take over Costa Group’s landlord, Vitalharvest.
Banks ‘shut door’ on record low rates
Long-term, ultra-low fixed interest rates may soon be a thing of the past say experts, with two more Australian banks hiking them.
Banks call time on rock-bottom fixed rates
National Australia Bank and Macquarie Bank have joined a growing list of lenders to hike their ultra-low four and five-year fixed rates.
Macquarie wary of banking acquisition spree
Macquarie’s boss says any acquisitions led by its banking and financial services unit would need to be ‘very accretive’.
‘Millionaires Factory’ lives up to the name
Macquarie Group’s record profit delivers pay of over $20m each to two key executives, and its CEO doesn’t even earn the most.
Bank’s big bet on renewables as profits soar
As companies make a ‘massive move’ to lower emissions, Macquarie boss says efforts won’t be hindered by Australia’s energy policy.
Opportunity in fast tech change: Wikramanayake
The pandemic has sparked faster technology change than any other period in history, but the challenge is to identify the biggest opportunities, says Macqaurie’s CEO.
Australia’s top employers listed
The 25 best companies to work for in Australia this year have been revealed – and they are all hiring right now.
Playing Bingo: rubbish rules as Macquarie bids $2.3bn
Macquarie is teaming with Sydney’s wealthy Tartak family to expand its presence in waste management with a proposed takeover of Bingo Industries.
Macquarie trumps rival in Vitalharvest bid war
The competition for Vitalharvest Freehold Trust is heating up, with Macquarie’s agricultural arm lifting its offer to $229m.
Mac Bank hit with $500m capital charge
APRA will force Macquarie Bank to hold more capital after uncovering “multiple material breaches” of prudential and reporting standards.
Cut the PM some slack — he has a lot on his plate
Earning a twentieth of the head of Macquarie Bank, the Prime Minister has overall responsibility for the finance, health, defence, economics, international policy and welfare of 25 million people.
Macquarie eyes Investec loans
Macquarie Group, Bank of America and Metrics Credit Partners are believed to be lining up to purchase Investec’s $1bn loan portfolio.
Copper miners tipped for major earnings boost
Aussie copper miners, including a South Australian business valued at more than $7bn, are tipped for double-digit boost to earnings in line with powerful demand for the metal over the next five years.
Macquarie ‘played hardball’ in big Texas freeze trade
Macquarie is embroiled in a nasty US legal dispute after trying to capitalise on a massive windfall from the big freeze in Texas.
Winter chill as Griddy shut down, faces legal action
Macquarie provided financing to Griddy, which left scores of customers with $US5000 electricity bills for five days of power.
How big Texas freeze delivered windfall for Macquarie
The frozen Texas power grid has delivered a massive windfall for Macquarie Group, with its giant US gas trading unit cashing in on the polar vortex.
Banks drag ASX lower, Macquarie bucks trend
The ASX was dragged lower by bank stocks but the group known as the ‘millionaire’s factory’ bucked the downward trend.
Macquarie upbeat amid commodities boost
Macquarie shares jumped 6.6 per cent as it flagged annual profits would beat expectations, amid a commodities trading boom.
Macquarie finds buyers for $800m Martin Place tower
The bank’s sale is the first element of its multi-billion property play in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
Bingo just the start for private equity
The nation’s waste management sector is set for a shake up as private equity firm and Macquarie Group make the scene.
Xpansiv raising sets path for IPO
Macquarie Group and BP-backed Xpansiv CBL Holding Group is plotting a second-quarter ASX listing.
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