Nov 2 (Reuters) - Macquarie Group Ltd MQG.AX :
* DIRECT COST OF COMPLIANCE ABOUT $A235M IN 1H19 (EXCLUDING INDIRECT COSTS), UP ON 1H18 AND 2H18
* INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO SEE INCREASE IN REGULATORY INITIATIVES, RESULTING IN INCREASED COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ACROSS ORGANISATION
* DUE TO BREXIT, PROGRESSING ADDITIONAL LICENCE APPLICATIONS IN IRELAND AND LUXEMBOURG