Corporate timeline of Macquarie Group, an Australian diversified financial services company, from its founding as Hill Samuel Australia in 1969 to its evolution into a global investment bank with major infrastructure and asset management operations.
Macquarie's predecessor, Hill Samuel Australia, is established as a subsidiary of UK merchant bank Hill Samuel. #finance #history
Hill Samuel Australia wins its first underwriting and advisory mandates, laying the foundation for its investment banking services. #finance #history
A management buyout led by David Clarke and Mark Johnson acquires Hill Samuel Australia, renaming it Macquarie Bank. #finance #history
Macquarie Bank receives a full banking license from the Australian government, enabling it to offer a wider range of financial services. #banking #finance
Macquarie pioneers infrastructure fund management, creating a new asset class that becomes a core business. #infrastructure #finance
Macquarie Bank lists on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), raising capital for expansion. #stockmarket #finance
Macquarie acquires selected assets from Chase AMP Bank, boosting its retail banking and wealth management capabilities. #acquisition #finance
Macquarie establishes Macquarie Infrastructure Group (MIG), a dedicated vehicle for infrastructure investments. #infrastructure #finance
Macquarie Bank converts from a privately held entity to a publicly traded company on the ASX. #stockmarket #finance
Macquarie launches the first publicly listed infrastructure fund, Macquarie Infrastructure Trust, opening the asset class to retail investors. #infrastructure #investing
Macquarie acquires County Securities, expanding its corporate advisory and equities capabilities. #acquisition #finance
Macquarie establishes offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and London, marking its international expansion. #globalexpansion #finance
Macquarie leads a consortium to acquire a 49% stake in Sydney Airport, a landmark infrastructure investment. #infrastructure #investment
Macquarie acquires the Australian operations of County NatWest, strengthening its equities and corporate finance division. #acquisition #finance
Macquarie Capital Alliance Group (MCAG) is launched as a listed investment vehicle for direct infrastructure and private equity investments. #investing #finance
Macquarie acquires the management of Gandel Retail Trust, becoming Australia's largest listed property trust manager. #property #acquisition
Macquarie enters the U.S. market, acquiring toll road assets and establishing a presence in infrastructure and energy. #globalexpansion #infrastructure
Macquarie acquires the retail supply business of British Energy, entering the UK energy market. #energy #acquisition
Macquarie Bank restructures to become Macquarie Group Limited, separating banking and non-banking operations under a holding company. #corporate #restructuring
Macquarie's share price drops sharply during the GFC, but the company avoids a bailout, relying on capital raising and asset sales. #financialcrisis #finance
Macquarie acquires Delaware Investments, a U.S. asset manager, expanding its funds management business. #acquisition #assetmanagement
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) is formed as the global asset management arm for infrastructure and real estate. #infrastructure #assetmanagement
Nicholas Moore becomes Chief Executive Officer, overseeing a period of strong growth and international expansion. #leadership #executive
Macquarie sells its remaining stake in Macquarie Airports (now Sydney Airport), generating significant returns. #divestment #infrastructure
Macquarie acquires Orion Energy, a Canadian energy services company, strengthening its energy commodities business. #energy #acquisition
Macquarie expands operations in China, obtaining licenses for onshore corporate banking and establishing a joint venture in India. #asia #expansion
Macquarie acquires the UK Green Investment Bank, becoming a major player in renewable energy finance. #renewableenergy #acquisition
Macquarie sells its UK coal-fired power stations, aligning with global shifts toward clean energy. #energy #divestment
Macquarie purchases NAB's life insurance arm, MLC, becoming a top-3 life insurer in Australia. #insurance #acquisition
Macquarie reorganizes its asset management businesses into a single division, Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). #assetmanagement #corporate
Shemara Wikramanayake becomes the first female CEO of Macquarie Group, succeeding Nick Moore. #leadership #diversity
Macquarie navigates the COVID-19 pandemic with strong capital positions, supporting clients and communities while maintaining operations. #pandemic #resilience
Macquarie reports a record net profit of A$3.02 billion for the 2021 financial year, driven by strong trading and asset management performances. #finance #record
Macquarie completes the acquisition of Waddell & Reed's asset management business, expanding its U.S. fund management capabilities. #acquisition #assetmanagement
Macquarie launches a dedicated green energy investment platform to support global renewable energy and decarbonization projects. #renewableenergy #sustainability
Macquarie invests in major infrastructure projects across Asia-Pacific, including digital infrastructure and transport. #infrastructure #expansion