Formal equivalent of "fast forward to today"

I'm trying to think of a formal word or phrase that I can use to substitute this line at the beginning of a sentence: "Fast forward to today, ...". For context:

At its onset, the industry had little in terms of standardized rules and metrics. ______________, progress towards a more unified regulatory framework has made much headway.

"Fast forward to today" seems to be a great fit for flow, but it is not of the writing persona deemed suitable for my writing. What formal equivalents should I consider?

Solution 1:

Shifting our focus to the present day, (we see that) progress...

That would keep the element of change denoted by fast forward