## A Fortuitous Beginning to 2025 **MISSION, Texas – January 7, 2025** — As the new year unfolds, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) has infused a fresh wave of optimism by granting a substantial $100,000 to the Texas Economic Development Corporation. This generous funding aims to usher in a new era ofCOSTEP Awards $100,000 to Propel 2025 Growth Initiatives in Texas
## Financial Regulation: A Reactive Tradition Traditionally, in the world of finance, regulation has always been a reactionary measure. Typically, it arises as a direct response to a specific event or crisis. Consider Basel III, born from the financial turmoil of 2008, or AML/CFT rules crafted in the shadow of the Riggs Bank scandal andAdvancing Sustainability: Industry-Driven Initiatives
