Sorry, I Spelled his name incorrectly.

It is Hartt

Stanley Hartt"

05 March 2009

Toronto - Macquarie Group (Macquarie) today announced the appointment of Stanley Hartt, O.C., Q.C., as Chairman* of Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. The newly created full-time role reflects the continued expansion and breadth of Macquarie’s advisory and capital markets activities in Canada, which will benefit from Mr Hartt’s depth of experience in corporate and public life. Mr Hartt will be based in Toronto.

Prior to joining Macquarie, Mr Hartt was Chairman of Citigroup Global Markets Canada Inc. and previously served as the Federal Deputy Minister of Finance and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. As Chairman of Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., Mr Hartt will work closely with Macquarie’s senior management on developing new business and providing high-level strategic advice to Macquarie’s key clients.