Saint Francis University (SFU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with veteran firms in the family office and asset management sectors—APX Fortuna and Lighthouse Holding Limited—to jointly establish the "Family Office Talent Development and Industry Empowerment Fund", provide student internship opportunities, deliver IELTS interactive mixed-mode training, and promote Legacy Contributions. The collaboration, planned by the Love-Learn-Inherit Institutional Advancement Office, aims to deepen industry-university integration and cultivate practical, career-ready professionals.
The MoU was signed by Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, President of Saint Francis University, Mr. Kean Tan, Partner at APX Fortuna, and Ms. Charlyne Lung, Representative of Lighthouse Holding Limited.
Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the steadfast support and encouragement of the partner corporations, and said, "As a university of applied sciences, SFU's core strength lies in its close alignment with industry, training outstanding graduates equipped with practical skills to thrive in the workplace from day one."
Mr. Kean Tan said, "The family office sector demands not only high professional expertise, but also the right attitude and core principles. Deeply moved by the dedication of SFU's staff, we hope to bring a stewardship mindset to the SFU platform and foster mutual growth alongside students."
Ms. Charlyne Lung noted, "As an action-driven corporate partner, the firm will actively mobilize industry networks and resources to provide meaningful contributions and ongoing support for SFU students."
Professor Susanna Yuen, Dean of the Rita Tong Liu School of Business and Hospitality Management, also expressed her sincere gratitude. She noted that the strong backing from industry partners serves as a major boost—not only providing scholarships, but also expanding industry networks, enhancing curriculum design, and supervising final-year student projects, which significantly elevates the quality of the Private Banking and Family Office programme.