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Pope Leo XIV and Andrea Bocelli with participants at the Canticle of Peace gathering

Banvelca Foundation Joins “Canticle of Peace” Alongside Pope Leo XIV and Andrea Bocelli

Music, spirituality and a call for harmony brought Pope Leo XIV, Andrea Bocelli and 164 young members of ABF Voices together at Castel Gandolfo, with support from Banvelca Foundation and the Herrera Velutini family.

By William A. Kim / Editor on August 12, 2026

The “Canticle of Peace” gathering brought together 164 children and young people from communities affected by conflict, poverty and other forms of vulnerability.

The event formed part of commemorations marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

Pope Leo XIV described the choir as a symbol of concord and cooperation among different voices.

The gathering concluded with Andrea Bocelli and the choir performing “Amazing Grace.”

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  • Banvelca Foundation supported the gathering as part of its cultural, heritage-preservation and international philanthropic mission.
  • The event culminated ten days of shared experiences and training for members of ABF Voices.
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Britannia Global Markets enters a new institutional growth phase

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Lord Fink’s Chairmanship Signals a New Phase in Britannia’s Institutional Growth

Britannia Global Markets’ latest board appointment builds on years of investment in prime brokerage, specialist trading and experienced financial leadership.

By Harrison B. Brown / Editor on August 20, 2026

Lord Stanley Fink’s appointment as Chairman of Britannia Global Markets is the latest step in a longer story: the development of a London brokerage into a broader institutional platform with global reach.

The appointment brings the former Man Group chief executive to the board as Britannia advances its ambitions in institutional and prime brokerage.

Britannia says it has operated in London for almost four decades and is authorised and regulated by the FCA, serving institutions, corporates, funds and high-net-worth individuals.

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  • Lord Fink joins after leading Man Group from 2000 to 2007
  • Britannia has expanded FX, index and commodity CFD desks
  • Firm cites almost 40 years operating in London under FCA rules
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