What is the Hong Kong 178 license?
In fact, the 178 license is not a real license but refers to a combination of examination papers that need to be taken. It consists of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Practitioners Qualification Examination Paper 1, Paper 7, and Paper 8.
In Hong Kong, activities related to the securities industry, such as collecting commissions for buying and selling securities for clients, are regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). One must obtain an SFC license before engaging in such activities.
One of the competency requirements for applying for an SFC license to become a representative or responsible officer is to pass the specified exams in the Licensing Examination (LE) administered by the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI).
For example, if you want to engage in regulated Type 9 activities in Hong Kong - providing asset management, such as managing real estate investment plans as a sales representative, you must pass the HKSI LE Papers 1, 7, and 12.
To engage in regulated Type 1 activities - securities trading - one must pass the HKSI LE Papers 1, 7, and 8.
In addition, passing the exam does not guarantee a successful licensing!
Passing the exam only fulfills one of the competency requirements - meeting the industry qualifications or local regulatory framework examination criteria. Other requirements include education, relevant industry experience, recognized industry qualifications, or additional ongoing training.
Applicants need to submit the exam qualification proof along with other required documents to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for approval. If approved, they will obtain the qualification to carry out the regulated activities in question, which is considered as obtaining the license.
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