Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets

Founded as Hill Samuel Australia in 1969, the firm evolved into Macquarie Bank in 1985 following financial deregulation. It launched its infrastructure investment business in 1994 with the underwriting of the Hills Motorway in Sydney and has since grown to become the world's leading infrastructure asset manager.

The firm underwent a significant restructuring in 2007 to form Macquarie Group Limited as a non-operating holding company to support global growth. Its asset management arm, Macquarie Asset Management, operates as an annuity-style business managing assets across multiple classes for global investors.

Macquarie has a long history of international expansion, opening offices in major financial hubs including London, New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The firm is notable for its risk management framework and its role in major global infrastructure deals, including significant utility acquisitions in the United Kingdom and natural gas trading in North America.