Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Group is a global financial services organization with an Australian heritage, operating in over 30 markets worldwide. The firm was founded on December 10, 1969, as Hill Samuel Australia Limited, initially focusing on providing advisory and investment banking services to the Australian market. Over time, the company expanded its operations and was rebranded as Macquarie Bank in 1985 after obtaining an Australian banking license. Macquarie Group's purpose is to empower people to innovate and invest for a better future, guided by principles of opportunity, accountability, and integrity. The company provides clients with a diverse range of services, including asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, as well as advisory, and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity, financial markets, and commodities.

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) operates as a global asset manager, integrated across both public and private markets. This division is dedicated to connecting global capital with investment opportunities, aiming to generate positive outcomes for its clients, portfolio companies, and the communities it serves. Macquarie Asset Management is recognized as one of the world's largest infrastructure asset managers and a top 50 global asset manager. The firm manages approximately A$722.1 billion in assets globally, supported by a team of 1,735 professionals operating in 19 markets and overseeing more than 190 portfolio companies.

The firm's deep sector expertise spans various asset classes, including infrastructure, real assets, real estate, credit, agriculture, green investments, and secondaries. Macquarie Asset Management's investment strategies are characterized by a long-term perspective, focusing on essential services, energy transition, and digital assets within infrastructure. Its investments are designed to underpin economies, communities, and households, with services relied upon by over 310 million people daily. Real estate investments specifically target resilient property sectors and sustainable development, reflecting a commitment to long-term value creation.

Macquarie Asset Management has significant experience in the housing sector, viewing it as a critical component of essential infrastructure. The firm has been operating and investing in housing infrastructure since 1989. Its real estate investment focus includes middle-market residential products aimed at providing high-quality, affordable housing to a large population base. In the United Kingdom, Macquarie Asset Management Private Credit acts as a lender to community-focused housing associations, supporting initiatives to upgrade the safety and energy efficiency of homes to meet stringent standards and improve living environments for tenants. The firm has partnered with Goodstone Living in the UK to invest in three build-to-rent projects, which are expected to deliver over 1,000 new homes, with an additional two projects planned in London. Macquarie Asset Management also identifies potential in the institutional growth of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) across continental Europe, indicating a strategic interest in this specialized residential sector.

The company's approach involves partnering with specialist operator platforms to deploy capital across various living sectors. This strategy addresses housing affordability pressures driven by population growth, migration, and rising construction costs. Macquarie Asset Management emphasizes operational engagement, long-term value creation, and robust risk management, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations across all its private markets activities. This structured, data-informed, and sector-specific approach aims to generate positive outcomes for investors, portfolio companies, and the broader communities they serve.