That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the inaugural Edinburgh Finance Festival, taking place from 15 to 26 September 2025, which will bring together over 2,500 delegates from the global finance, tech and energy sectors; understands that the festival is estimated to generate around £1 million in gross added value for the local economy through spending on accommodation, hospitality and venues; recognises that the festival will include major events, such as Scottish Renewables’ Onshore Wind Conference, the FinTech Scotland Festival, and the tenth Ethical Finance Global Summit, with a focus on green finance, sustainable growth and the energy transition; notes that the event is organised by the Global Ethical Finance Initiative, which is committed to building a fairer financial system that prioritises people and the planet, and recognises what it sees as Edinburgh’s growing international reputation as a leading hub for ethical and sustainable finance.