On November 4, Richard Perrin, Associate Dean for International Relations at EDHEC Business School, and Sisi Pan, Head of China Operations, visited SAIF. Deputy Dean Hong Yan welcomed the delegation and held discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Dean Yan provided an overview of SAIF's achievements in faculty development, talent cultivation, research platform construction, and international collaboration. He also outlined the institute's strategic priorities and recent progress in Innovation Finance, Digital Finance, and Sustainable Finance.
Associate Dean Perrin introduced EDHEC's global presence and core programs, noting that SAIF, as a leader in Chinese finance education, shares EDHEC's international vision—a strong foundation for enhanced cooperation.
Building on the successful student exchange program launched in 2021, both institutions explored avenues to expand their partnership, leveraging their respective strengths in finance education, including distinguished faculty and globally top-ranked Master of Finance programs.
As an international finance institute established according to world-class business school standards, SAIF has built partnerships with over 30 leading institutions worldwide. Through dual-degree programs, student exchanges, international modules, and executive education, SAIF provides students with diverse opportunities to gain global exposure and develop cross-cultural competencies, cultivating financial talent with international competitiveness.
About EDHEC Business School
EDHEC Business School ranks among France's top five business schools. Founded in 1906, it specializes in business and management studies and belongs to the prestigious French "Grandes écoles" system. EDHEC operates main campuses in Lille, Nice, and Paris, along with international campuses in London and Singapore. The school serves over 8,000 students, maintains partnerships with 150 corporate institutions, and boasts a global alumni network of more than 40,000 members spanning 125 countries. Its Master in Finance was ranked first globally by the Financial Times in 2017, and the school placed seventh among European business schools in the 2024 Financial Times ranking.
