Why can’t I submit a request in Adviser Online?

While we aim to cater for all scenarios with our digital requests in Adviser Online, you won’t be able to use requests in Adviser Online that require client approval for the following scenarios. 

ScenarioDescriptionApplicable products
Clients who haven’t registered for Macquarie Authenticator

Your client will need to download and register for Macquarie Authenticator before you can initiate requests in Adviser Online that require client approval.

The following resources are available to help your clients access Macquarie Authenticator:

All

Payments above $500k

Adviser Initiated Payments (AIPs) have a limit of $500,000 (excluding rollovers). 

We’ll continue to accept paper forms for payments above $500,000. Paper forms can be accessed in Adviser Tools.

All

Clients with outstanding AML/CTF requirements

We regularly check in with you and your clients to confirm we have the right details about their identity, source of funds, and reasons for investing with us. This is part of our regulatory obligation due to Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing. 

You won’t be able to initiate digital requests for clients with outstanding AML/CTF requirements. For more information, please visit Regulatory identity checks for investing clients.

All

Non-standard signatories on an account

You won’t be able to initiate requests requiring client approval for super or pension accounts with a power of attorney.

We’ll continue to accept paper forms for these accounts. Paper forms can be accessed in Adviser Tools.

Wrap Super, Wrap Pension

Deceased estate accounts

Deceased estate accounts can’t use digital requests in Adviser Online.

We’ll continue to accept paper forms for these accounts.

Please refer to the Deceased estates checklist.

All
Transition to retirement accounts

Transition to retirement pensions can’t use Adviser Initiated Payments (AIPs).

We’ll continue to accept the super and pension withdrawal/rollover form available in Adviser Tools.

Wrap Pension

Term allocated pension accounts

Term allocated pensions can’t use Adviser Initiated Payments (AIPs).

We’ll continue to accept the super and pension withdrawal/rollover form available in Adviser Tools.

Wrap Pension
Clients Macquarie ID is locked

You can’t submit requests for client approval when their Macquarie ID is locked. Your client will need to unlock their Macquarie ID.

Refer to Macquarie ID and password for more information.

All
Clients who are temporary residents

Temporary residents can’t use Adviser Initiated Payments (AIPs) for super and pension.

Refer to the following article on applying for a departing Australia superannuation payment.

Wrap Super, Wrap Pension

Why can't my client approve a request I previously submitted?

Your client won’t be able to approve a request you’ve previously submitted under the following circumstances:

  • They’ve de-registered from Macquarie Authenticator since submission. To continue with the request, your client will need to re-register for Macquarie Authenticator. Once re-registered, you can resend the push notification to your client from Request Centre or manage payments. Requests will expire after 30 days if not approved or cancelled.
  • The account signing instructions have changed since submission. For example, a power of attorney has been appointed on a super or pension account. Requests where the signatories have changed since submission will be auto-cancelled.

What if my client is unable to use Macquarie Authenticator?

We understand some of your existing clients may not be able to use Macquarie Authenticator due to vulnerability or accessibility concerns. The following table outlines scenarios where a client may be exempt from using digital requests, and the products they are applicable to.

Exemption reasonApplicable products
Client experiencing vulnerabilityAll

Client experiencing accessibility issues such as no smart phone device, no email address or internet accessibility.

Wrap only

Please contact us via live chat to apply for an exemption. Once an exemption has been approved for your client, you’ll be able to use the paper form for the processes below where the paper form has been removed. We may not accept the form if your client does not have a digital exemption.

ProcessApplicable products
Cash withdrawals below $100kCMA, IDPS
Switching between new super and pension accountsWrap Super, Wrap Pension
Super and pension withdrawals below $500k or rolloversWrap Super, Wrap Pension
Set up or amend a recurring paymentCMA, IDPS

Why can’t I open an account for my client?

At this time, we’re unable to onboard any entity types that are not available through our online onboarding process.

There is an exception for public companies that are registered charities. If your client is a public company that’s also registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), please reach out to us via live chat to discuss your options.

Chat to us on Adviser Online

Chat in real-time with an adviser consultant Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm Sydney time (excluding public holidays).

Resolve a complaint

Everyone at Macquarie is commited to providing our clients with the highest standard of products and services available. If you have feedback we would like you to tell us about it. 

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