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Last week, our CEO Shemara Wikramanayake participated in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Global Business Forum, where she shared the stage with leaders from across public policy, business, technology and finance. As part of the Forum, Shemara had the pleasure to engage with US President Joe Biden, who reflected on the positive impact that the Inflation Reduction Act has had on investment in the United States and applauded the work being led by global private companies to support clean energy manufacturing and technological innovation in the country. Learn more about Macquarie's commitment to sustainable infrastructure investment: https://macq.co/6041UT5b1

Yesterday, we held our annual Macquarie Base Metals Summit which welcomed more than 400 clients in London as part of #LMEWeek. Our experts explored the supply-demand outlook for #BaseMetals and broader #Commodities markets following a period of marked volatility. They also discussed the impact of secular demand trends arising from the global #EnergyTransition and the challenges it faces amidst an uncertain geopolitical landscape. Learn more about our market insights and macro views across economics, commodities and foreign exchange markets: https://macq.co/6048UJ3yM

Macquarie’s new Americas headquarters at 660 Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, marks more than 30 years of our growth and commitment to the US, Canada and Latin America. This next generation workplace is home to more than 1,300 Macquarie colleagues offering an enhanced workplace design that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration, reflecting our continued commitment to our people, clients and communities in New York and across the region. As the building’s anchor tenant, our teams occupy over 250,000 square feet of space, spread across seven interconnected floors, with sky signage and 25,000 square feet of private outdoor space which overlooks Fifth Avenue. Read more: https://macq.co/6045UyYFc

Recently, our people in San Francisco attended a special event hosted by The Ocean Cleanup at the San Francisco Exploratorium. The Ocean Cleanup recently welcomed the return of two vessels fitted out with cleanup System 03 into San Francisco, carrying tons of trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Ocean Cleanup is on a mission to rid the world’s oceans of plastic using innovative cleanup technologies. Through the Macquarie 50th Anniversary Award, the #MacquarieGroupFoundation is supporting The Ocean Cleanup’s proven trash-capturing solutions in both oceans and rivers. Our volunteer Ambassador Network enables our people to further support The Ocean Cleanup by identifying areas of opportunity, driving initiatives, and providing support and connectivity. Find out more: https://macq.co/6048UBmuK Picture 1: Niki Gastinel from Global Climate Solutions Institute (left) and Patricia Deleon, Macquarie Group (right). Picture 2: (left to right) Patricia Deleon and Paulette Soetanto, Macquarie Group with Nisha Bakker, Director Partnerships, The Ocean Cleanup. Picture 3: The Ocean Cleanup vessel.

This week, our CEO Shemara Wikramanayake and colleagues attended #ClimateWeekNYC, meeting with leaders from around the world to engage on the issues of scaling clean energy and mobilising finance for climate action in emerging markets. We were proud to participate in the first ever Global Renewables Summit 2024, organised by Global Renewables Alliance and Bloomberg Philanthropies, focused on driving the actions needed to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, the objective set at COP28 in Dubai last year. Shemara also joined Ajay Banga, Kristalina Georgieva, Mike Bloomberg, Bill Winters, and Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum to discuss progress and ambitions in the collaboration of multi-lateral finance institutions and the private sector, notably through The World Bank Private Sector Investment Lab. Macquarie’s commitment to supporting global sustainable infrastructure investment was also highlighted at the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Roundtable, hosted by the US Government, where Shemara spoke with public and private sector representatives on the importance of developing climate-resilient infrastructure. Our activity concluded with Macquarie’s Climate Week Dinner, where Shemara welcomed Ajay Banga and Ricardo Mussa, CEO of Raízen, to our new Americas headquarters in New York for a fireside discussion. Bringing together leaders in the energy sector, our event explored the critical need for investment in climate infrastructure in emerging markets and the leading role played by Brazil in the #G20 and upcoming #COP30. Read more about Macquarie’s engagement at #ClimateWeekNYC and our commitment to leading the #NetZero transition and sustainable investment: https://macq.co/6043oFCiU

Ahead of our annual Base Metals Summit during #LMEWeek, we reflect on a volatile year for #BaseMetals. With structural demand from the #EnergyTransition continuing to play out against a backdrop of ongoing global geopolitical uncertainty, what comes next?

We're fully invested in keeping Britain moving. Our investment in charging infrastructure is helping drive Britain’s #EV revolution and keeping companies like Matrix Networks Ltd on the move. We’re invested in Britain’s transport system, from EVs to airports, to help Britain grow. Find out more: https://macq.co/6041otFTB

“After attending a networking event at Macquarie, I saw how international the firm was and how I could shape my career in interesting ways across geographies and disciplines.” Hear from Emily Cufley as she gives us an inside look into her life at Macquarie as a graduate based in London working in our Risk Management Group. Explore our current opportunities in EMEA, Americas and Asia at https://macq.co/6043oeO4N #MacquarieCareers

Our Asia CEO, Verena Lim, spoke at the recent Milken Institute Asia Summit, joining leading public sector investors to discuss the crucial need to bridge infrastructure gaps in Asia. As a region, Asia requires significant investment in digitalisation, urbanisation, and healthcare to meet its growing needs. With strong population growth, its role as a manufacturing powerhouse, and increasing capital investment, the region is well-positioned for long-term, sustainable growth. For over 30 years, Macquarie has grown its expertise and presence in Asia, witnessing the region’s vast potential firsthand, especially in infrastructure. By working alongside public and private partners, our teams on the ground continue to unlock opportunities, shaping the region's future and driving innovation in this dynamic market. #MIGlobal #MIGlobalAsiaSummit

Congratulations to the 2024 Macquarie Group #EmergingArtistPrize winner Mitchell Davis, awarded for “orange and blue (tent study)”, which has been acquired by the #MacquarieGroupCollection. Mitchell lives and works on Gandangara country in the NSW Southern Highlands. In his textile and assemblage-based work he explores cycles of damage and repair, repurposing sentimental materials to redefine their associations and explore ideas of masculinity and identity. We also congratulate Lee Coulthard who won the Highly Commended Award and Rhy Dyball who won the Nick Waterlow OAM Highly Commended Award. We would like to thank Tony Burke MP, Minister for the Arts, who joined our CEO, Shemara Wikramanayake, at our launch event yesterday evening, along with our guest judges Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro for their support of the 2024 Macquarie Group Emerging Artist prize. The artworks of the finalists are now available to view and purchase in the online exhibition here: macq.co/EAP