Perspectives
In this podcast series, our diverse team of experts and invited special guests share their latest thinking on current and emerging topics. Macquarie is a global financial services group operating in 34 markets, with specialist, global expertise in areas such as infrastructure, energy, technology and commodities. We focus on innovation, careful risk management and delivering sustained long-term value for our clients, partners, investors, staff and the broader communities in which we operate.
Episodes

Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
In this episode, we explore the rapid growth of ecommerce in China, which has the largest online retail market in the world.Our host Jake Lynch, Head of Research in Macquarie Capital’s Asia Equity Research team, is joined by Ellie Jiang, the team’s internet analyst who specialises in ecommerce, online travel and the media industry. Together, they discuss some of the key drivers behind the market’s growth and the role that ecommerce continues to play during ongoing waves of COVID-19.Learn more around Macquarie’s Asia Equity Research team: https://www.macquarie.com/about/company/macquarie-capital/macquarie-asia-equity-research.htmlRelevant disclaimers and other information can be found here: macquarie.com/disclosures

Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
In this episode, we explore the key themes set to shape the investment landscape and performance of key asset classes in the year ahead – building on those outlined in Macquarie Asset Management’s Outlook 2022 report. We also discuss how the asset management sector is stepping up to play an increasingly important role in tackling climate change - and how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape our world, uncovering what the “new normal” might look like for investors and asset managers.Amanda Mitchell, Head of Corporate Affairs for Macquarie Asset Management leads the discussion and is joined by Ben Way, Group Head of Macquarie Asset Management and Daniel McCormack, Macquarie Asset Management’s Senior Economist.Read the full 2022 Outlook report: https://www.macquarie.com/au/en/about/company/macquarie-asset-management/outlook-2022.htmlPlease note, this episode and the Outlook 2022 report were created prior to the invasion of Ukraine.Relevant disclaimers and other information can be found here: macquarie.com/disclosures

Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls around the world, as well as to think about the ways we can accelerate the change needed to build a better, more equitable future.In this episode, Macquarie leaders draw on their own experiences to discuss what we can all do to create a more equitable, sustainable future, along with exploring the parallels between the work needed to deliver gender equity and environmental sustainability.Kylie Fuller, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is joined by Shemara Wikramanayake, Macquarie Group’s Managing Director and CEO; Verena Lim, CEO of Asia and a Senior Managing Director in Macquarie Asset Management; and Vanessa Lenthall, Head of Energy Finance and Global Head of Mining Finance in our Commodities and Global Markets group.Relevant disclaimers and other information can be found here: macquarie.com/disclosures