Macquarie Group is a global financial services firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia, offering a broad range of banking, advisory, investment and funds management services. Since its founding in 1969 as Hill Samuel Australia and subsequent rebranding in 1985, the firm has expanded into a leading provider of infrastructure and real assets management, corporate and asset finance, and capital markets solutions. With an emphasis on innovation and risk management, Macquarie serves corporate, institutional, government and retail clients worldwide.
The firm operates through several business divisions, including Macquarie Asset Management, Banking and Financial Services, Commodities and Global Markets, and Macquarie Capital. Asset management activities encompass infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate and private equity strategies, while the banking unit provides personal banking, agricultural finance and wealth management solutions in domestic and international markets. Its commodities arm trades physical and financial energy, agricultural and base metal products, and the global markets division offers market-making, hedging and financing services across asset classes.
Macquarie’s advisory and capital markets team advises on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital raisings, and corporate restructurings. Notably, the firm has played a prominent role in financing renewable energy and infrastructure projects, positioning itself as one of the largest infrastructure asset managers globally. Over the decades, it has established a presence in key financial centers including New York, London, Singapore and Hong Kong, with more than 50 offices across 25 countries.
Under the leadership of CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, who took the helm in 2018, Macquarie has continued to focus on sustainable investment opportunities and digital innovation. The corporate culture emphasizes entrepreneurship, accountability and client-centric solutions, reflecting its origins as a boutique advisory business and commitment to delivering tailored outcomes for a diverse international client base.
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