HKSI LE Paper 1 Official Resources

Use official HKSI Institute sources to verify the Paper 1 format, current syllabus, Study Guide version, preparation guidance, sample tests, and candidate rules.

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Use the official LE examination overview for the current Paper 1 format, languages, delivery, frequency, pass mark, and candidate information.

The current LE Paper 1 syllabus is effective from June 30, 2026. HKSI Institute’s study-guide update page identifies Study Guide version 3.5 as the current Paper 1 basis for examinations from that date.

Source hierarchy

NeedStart with
Exam format, languages, timing, pass mark, delivery, and frequencyHKSI LE examination overview
Current Paper 1 topic scopePaper 1 syllabus effective June 30, 2026
Study Guide version and validity periodHKSI updating-your-study-guides page
Preparation process and candidate expectationsHKSI examination preparation guidelines
Official example formatHKSI sample practice tests and examination system simulator
Current statutory or regulatory wordingHong Kong e-Legislation, SFC regulatory material, and the current rule owner

Version discipline

Paper 1 and the other LE papers do not necessarily move to the same Study Guide version on the same date. For example, version 3.6 applies to some other papers, while the current Paper 1 guide is version 3.5. Always match the paper number, version, and validity date instead of inferring one paper’s update from another.

When a precise rule controls an answer:

  1. identify the examination date and current Study Guide version;
  2. identify the actor and governing source;
  3. check whether the rule was in force for the supplied date;
  4. distinguish enacted requirements from consultations or proposals;
  5. use the official source for changing forms, thresholds, periods, and terminology.

Finance Prep provides original questions and explanations. It is independent from HKSI Institute and does not replace official study material, candidate rules, legislation, regulatory notices, or professional advice.