On Sep. 30, 2025, HK SII published updated version of the study guide for LE Paper 15Sponsors (principals) and Paper 16 Sponsors (representatives) (version 2.4).
With effect from Nov. 30, 2025, exam questions will be based on this study guide.
On Jan. 17, HK SII published the latest version of study manuals.
HK SII updated the study manuals for LE paper 7 financial markets (version 3.4) and LE Paper 8 securities (version 3.5), which are effective from Mar. 1, 2024.
Follows HK SII Dec. 2023 updated the study manuals for LE paper 1, 4, 6, #140769.
Examination questions will be based on the updated manuals from Mar. 1, 2024.
Jan. 31, 2024 LE Paper 3
On Jan. 31, 2024, HK SII updated the study manuals for LE paper 3 Regulation of derivatives (v 2.8); exam questions will be based on this manual from Mar. 31, 2024.
Mar. 2024 LE Paper 4
On Mar. 27, 2024, HK SII updated study manual for LE Paper 4 Regulation of credit rating services (v 2.2); exam questions will be based on that from May 28, 2024.
Aug. 9, 2024 Updated Papers
On Aug. 9, 2024, HK SII issued the updated version of study guides for LE Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, and Paper 6, effective for examinations from Oct. 2, 2024.
On Aug. 30, 2024 Licensing Exam Papers
On Aug. 30, 2024, HK SII introduced two new licensing examination papers for HK SFC type 13 regulated activity (RA 13) and also updated the study guide for LE Paper 12.
Follows HK GVT Mar. 2023, gazetted amended rules and notice re services, #167531.
HK SII issued LE Paper 18 – regulation of providing depositary services and LE Paper 19 – depositary services for collective investment schemes; exam sessions commence on Sep. 27 and Sep. 25, 2024 respectively, with enrolment starting Aug. 30, 2024.
Also announced the latest version of study guide for LE Paper 12 asset management is available; from Nov. 1, 2024, exam questions will be based on this updated version.
Dec. 3, 2024 Paper 9 Updated
On Dec. 3, 2024, HK SII published the study guide for LE Paper 9 Derivatives (version 3.5); effective from Feb. 1, 2025, the exam will be based on the updated study guide.
Dec. 31, 2024 Paper 17 Updated
On Dec. 31, 2024, HK SII published the updated version of the study guide for LE Paper 17 Regulation of takeovers and share buy-backs (version 1.1); effective Mar. 1, 2025; the examination questions of the LEs will be based on the updated study guide.
Jul. 2025 Paper 10 Updated
On Jul. 28, 2025, HK SII published the updated version of the study guide for LE Paper 10Credit rating services (version 3.1); new version will be effective Sep. 4, 2025.
Future examination questions will be based on this updated study guide.
Sep. 2025 Papers 15 and 16 Updated
On Sep. 30, 2025, HK SII published updated version of the study guide for LE Paper 15Sponsors (principals) and Paper 16 Sponsors (representatives) (version 2.4).
With effect from Nov. 30, 2025, exam questions will be based on this study guide.
