July 19 (Reuters) - Macquarie Group Ltd MQG.AX
* notes release of APRA paper on unquestionably strong capital
* these requirements will apply to Macquarie Bank Limited
* based on 31 March 2017 capital position this would increase MBL's minimum capital requirements by approximately a$1.4 billion
* believes that its current capital surplus is sufficient to accommodate proposed increase in minimum capital requirements outlined in paper.