Macquarie's profit jumps on IB and markets gains

摘要

macquarie group reported a 17% jump in net profit for the fiscal year as a bumper 12 months across capital markets and sales and trading made up for a more lacklustre performance in its core annuity-style businesses. Australia's pre-eminent investment bank said net profit for the financial year ended March 31 was A$2.98bn (US$2.08bn) against A$2.56bn a year earlier.