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Macquarie cops $100m capital slug in win for banking rivals

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 05, 2026 • 10:02 PM
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Commonwealth Bank chief Matt Comyn has consistently complained Macquarie had used its unique structure to put itself at a competitive advantage

Macquarie cops $100m capital slug in win for banking rivals

The prudential regulator has imposed a $100 million capital penalty on Macquarie Group, saying it breached capital requirements for its non-bank businesses under its unique operating structure.

The penalty sits on top of the $500 million capital overlay already applied to Macquarie Bank – which has been in place since 2021 – and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority said it was considering further action against the financial services giant.

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