Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. It has a strong funding and balance sheet position and income that is diversified by source and region.
Today, Macquarie operates in more than 70 office locations in 28 countries. As at 31 March 2010, it employed approximately 14,600 people (c.1,000 people in London, Bristol and Leeds) and had assets under management of £197b.
It has also had a presence in the UK for 20 years.
Macquarie is a client-driven business with interests that are closely aligned with shareholders, investors and staff. It has a conservative approach to risk management and is diversified by business and geography with a strong ability to adapt to change.
Regulation
Macquarie Group Limited is listed in Australia (ASX:MQG) and is regulated by APRA, the Australian banking regulator, as the owner of Macquarie Bank Limited, an authorised deposit taker.
Macquarie also owns a bank in the UK, Macquarie Bank International, which is regulated by the FSA. Macquarie’s activities are also subject to scrutiny by other regulatory agencies around the world.
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