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SPARK Institute Updates 403(b) Guide

The SPARK Institute released a new version of its “Best Practices for 403(b) Plans Information Sharingâ€″Minimum and Comprehensive Data Elements.”

KLD, FTSE Unveil ESG Index Suite

KLD Research&Analytics, Inc.â€″a provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research and indexesâ€″and global index provider FTSE have partnered to offer a suite of ESG indexes.

MFS Wades into DCIO Market

MFS Investment Management (MFS) completed the formation of a business development office for the defined contribution investment only (DCIO) marketplace, the company said.

The Alternative Route

Following the success of alternative investments for institutional investors, advisers are increasingly using alternative investments in the retail market, Cerulli research says.

The Rising Fame of ETFs

It certainly hasn’t happened yet, but Cerulli analysts say exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could rival mutual funds if they become widely adopted in defined contributions plans.