ASIC (Australian Securities and Investment Commission) and the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) of the UK have agreed to cooperate to assist innovative Fintech companies in Australia and the UK that wish to enter the other's market-Financial Services Update provided by Ashurst. http://download.asic.gov.au/media/3585954/fca-asiccoperation-agreement230316.pdf
Swiss bank UBS has linked with Harvard University and the City University of New York on a 2 year research program to build a framework that measures the impact of global equities on climate change, water, food security and health. This research aims to create a landmark tool for the global pension fund industry to help them buy or sell shares in listed companies based on their environmental and social impact, hence their sustainability.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/ubs-links-with-harvard-on-esg-tool-for-pension-funds/news-story/c6e9d27a67d515576f7cc01ca41c07f4
