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New renewable energy platform

Octopus Investments Australia has launched a new renewable energy platform.

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Hostplus considers adding deferred annuities

Hostplus is looking at adding deferred annuities to its suite of retirement income products.

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HMC Investment Management opens new fund

HMC Investment Management launches new alternative asset fund.

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Foord Asset Management launches in Australia

Foord Asset Management has launched its global equity fund to Australian investors.

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ETF Securities launches two fixed income ETFs

ETF Securities has launched a US Treasury Bond ETF and USD High Yield Bond ETF.

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BetaShares launches alternative energy ETFs

BetaShares has launched a solar exchange traded fund and a uranium ETF.

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Morningstar upgrades one fixed interest strategy, downgrades six

Morningstar has upgraded the Western Asset Global Bond fund.

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Count Financial adds Midwinter Advice Software

Count will add Midwinter's financial advice software to its technology menu.

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Metrics Credit Partners debt funds rated A- by S&P

S&P rates Metrics Credit Partners Diversified Australian Senior Loan Fund (DASLF) and Real Estate Debt Fund (REDF) A-.

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MLC Life Insurance includes inflation buffer for cover

MLC Life insurance launches new features on income insurance products.