Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Licensing Examination – Is there a chance for exemption? (Responsible Officer Edition)

In Hong Kong, conducting securities business is a regulated activity subject to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), requiring the appropriate license. To obtain a license, one must meet the requirements of the “Competency Guidelines.” In addition to education, relevant industry experience, and management experience, one must also have recognized industry qualifications and pass the…

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Where can I find study materials for the real estate examinations EAQE and SQE?

As we have previously introduced, the Hong Kong real estate agency license is mainly divided into two types: the major license “Estate Agent (Individual) License” and the minor license “Salesperson License”. Holders of the “Estate Agent (Individual) License” can engage in real estate agency business or work as a licensed real estate agent’s salesperson. Holders…

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Who can be exempted from the Hong Kong Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination (IIQE)?

According to the “Quality Assurance Scheme for Intermediaries (QASI) – Handbook” issued by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority, individuals with different professional qualifications can obtain exemptions for designated qualification examinations: Category Professional Qualification Name Exempted Exam Papers Category A Holders of the following recognized insurance professional qualifications:1..Associate or Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII…

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Can an individual holding a Type 1 license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) also serve as a Responsible Officer (RO) for Type 4 and Type 9 licenses?

Question: Currently holding a Hong Kong Type 1 regulated activity (1st license – Securities Trading) licensed representative license and having several years of experience. Now passed the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Practitioners Qualification Exam Paper 6 (HKSI LE Paper 6). Can they become a Responsible Officer (RO) for Type 1 regulated activity (1st license…

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Will the Hong Kong personal real estate license expire?

How much longer is your Hong Kong individual real estate license valid for? In Hong Kong, once you have successfully applied for an individual real estate license, you do not need to retake the real estate license qualification exam as long as the license has not been terminated or revoked. However, maintaining a license is…

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Where are the big and small real estate exams in Hong Kong? How long is the score valid for? How long after resignation do I need to retake the exam?

Where can I take the real estate practitioner qualification exam?According to the licensing requirements for real estate practitioners, passing the relevant qualification exam is a prerequisite for obtaining a real estate agent (individual) license or salesperson license. The Hong Kong Real Estate Brokerage Qualification Exams are divided into: Estate Agents Qualifying Examinations (EAQE), also known…

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