Question 1

Who administers the HKSI Licensing Examination Paper 8 — Securities?

Accepted Answer

HKSI Institute (Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute)

The Licensing Examination (LE) is set by the HKSI Institute and taken as a computer-based multiple-choice examination at the Hong Kong or a global examination centre; papers are offered monthly.

Source: HKSI Institute — Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries: Overview (2026-09-24)

Question 2

How many questions are on the HKSI Licensing Examination Paper 8 — Securities?

Accepted Answer

40 questions

Question 3

How long is the HKSI Licensing Examination Paper 8 — Securities?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes

Question 4

What is the passing score for the HKSI Licensing Examination Paper 8 — Securities?

Accepted Answer

70%. 70% for each paper, per both the HKSI overview page and its examination handbook.

Question 5

How much does the HKSI Licensing Examination Paper 8 — Securities cost?

Accepted Answer

HK$1,620 — Examination fee, Hong Kong Examination Centre (HKSI Institute, per attempt)
HK$2,070 — Examination fee, Global Examination Centres (HKSI Institute, per attempt)

Amounts are in Hong Kong dollars. The LE handbook dated 1 June 2024 prints HKD1,330 for this paper; the live overview page shows the amounts above.

Source: HKSI Institute — Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries: Overview (2026-09-24)

Question 6

What languages is the HKSI Licensing Examination Paper 8 — Securities offered in?

Accepted Answer

English · Traditional Chinese. Questions are in English and Traditional Chinese; the examination system interface is in English.

Administering body	HKSI Institute (Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute) The Licensing Examination (LE) is set by the HKSI Institute and taken as a computer-based multiple-choice examination at the Hong Kong or a global examination centre; papers are offered monthly. Source: HKSI Institute — Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries: Overview (2026-09-24)
Questions	40 questions Source: HKSI Institute — Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries: Overview (2026-09-24)
Time limit	60 minutes Source: HKSI Institute — Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries: Overview (2026-09-24)
Passing score	70% 70% for each paper, per both the HKSI overview page and its examination handbook. Source: HKSI Institute — LE Examination Handbook (Version 20240601, PDF) (2026-09-24)
Fees	HK$1,620 — Examination fee, Hong Kong Examination Centre (HKSI Institute, per attempt) HK$2,070 — Examination fee, Global Examination Centres (HKSI Institute, per attempt) Amounts are in Hong Kong dollars. The LE handbook dated 1 June 2024 prints HKD1,330 for this paper; the live overview page shows the amounts above. Source: HKSI Institute — Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries: Overview (2026-09-24)
Languages offered	English · Traditional Chinese Questions are in English and Traditional Chinese; the examination system interface is in English. Source: HKSI Institute — Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries: Overview (2026-09-24)

HKSI Licensing Examination Paper 8 — Securities — exam facts

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