Martin Lakos started in the finance industry in 1979 initially as a telephone clerk on the trading floor of what is now the ASX.
From 1981 his stockbroking "apprenticeship" years, were spent in London where he was seconded from Rivkin & Co London to a top 10 UK firm Shephards & Chase on the international sales desk.
He also spent some time with a commodities trading house before returning to Australia. Following which Martin was appointed as an institutional client adviser with Rivkin & Co. After the 1987 stock market crash Rivkin & Co was acquired by the HSBC UK affiliate James Capel, where Martin continued as an institutional adviser. He returned to London with James Capel to grow a European business and returned to Australia in 1991 with a young family.
Over this time he developed significant relationships with key investors in Asia and the Middle East, these were attractive to Macquarie Bank and Martin joined Macquarie in 1994. Martin held senior client facing roles within Macquarie as an Associate Director, including heading up the Asia sales desk for 7 years, he was appointed 2IC of the retail advisory business in 2004 and became a Division Director in 2006 managing 120 advisors.
In addition to Martin's passion for advising clients he spent nearly half of his Macquarie career as a media spokesperson and presenter at various client events articulating Macquarie's view of the world.
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Economic and Market Update
Martin Lakos is known for his ability to clearly explain complex economic issues and market trends and provides a practical update on what is shaping the economy and markets right now, and what it means for business, industry groups and investors.Economic and Market Update
Drawing on 31 years at Macquarie Bank and more than 15 years as a designated media spokesperson, Martin cuts through the headlines to explain the key forces driving growth, inflation, interest rates, currencies, and market sentiment. Each session is tailored to the audience, linking global developments to local implications, industry conditions, and decision-making priorities. Expect balanced insights, plain-English explanations, and a focused view of the risks and opportunities ahead.
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Martin Lakos | Economic & Market Update Keynote Speaker | Saxton Speakers
With a career that began on the ASX trading floor in 1979 and spans senior roles across London, Asia, and Australia, Martin Lakos brings genuine market authority to every engagement. At Macquarie Bank he spent nearly half his 31-year tenure as a designated media spokesperson, appearing regularly on ABC, Sky News, Bloomberg, and CNBC Asia. This video captures Martin doing what he does best: making the economy legible, relevant, and useful for the people in the room.Latest News
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