May 6 (Reuters) - Macquarie Group Ltd MQG.AX :
* Macquarie Group FY 2016 media release MQG.AX
* FY 2017 tax rate is currently expected to be broadly in line with FY 2016
* Currently expected that combined net profit contribution from operating groups for year ending 31 March 2017 (FY 2017) will be broadly in line with FY 2016
* Bank group apra Basel III common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 10.7 per cent at 31 March 2016, up from 9.7 per cent at 31 March 2015
* FY 2017 result for the group is currently expected to be broadly in line with FY 2016
* Remains well positioned to deliver superior performance in the medium-term
* Macquarie intends to purchase shares to satisfy the merep requirements of approx. $A440 million
* Source text for Eikon ID:nASXb6f0CZ