The Paper 5 of the HKSI Licensing Examination (HKSI LE) is a gateway many candidates have to clear. This guide walks you through the exam format, pass mark, syllabus, the chapters that carry the most questions, and how to drill it with free mock questions.
Regulatory paper for responsible officers advising on corporate finance (Type 6) — listings, takeovers and corporate finance advice.
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Who needs this paper?
Anyone applying to the SFC as a licensed representative or responsible officer for regulated activities — e.g. Type 1 securities dealing, Type 2 futures, Type 4/5 advising, Type 6 corporate finance, Type 9 asset management.
Format & pass mark
Computer-based, multiple-choice only. Paper 1 and Paper 7 are 60 MCQs in 90 minutes; most other papers are 40 MCQs in 60 minutes. Offered in English and Traditional Chinese, normally monthly.
- Questions: 40 MC
- Duration: 60 min
- Pass mark: 70% per paper
- Language: Bilingual
- Our bank: 867+ up-to-date mock questions
Syllabus — what to study
The exam mainly covers the following areas:
Killer chapters: where questions cluster
Our bank for this paper holds 867 questions. These chapters carry the largest share — hit them first if your time is tight:
A suggested study plan (~3 weeks)
- Week 1 — Build the base
Read the official syllabus and the core concepts of each area for understanding, not rote memory. Do 20–30 questions a day in Study mode and read every explanation.
- Week 2 — Target weak spots
Focus on the killer chapters above, then use Drill mode to re-do only the questions you got wrong — the fastest way to plug gaps.
- Week 3 — Simulate the real thing
Run full timed papers in Mock-exam mode to get used to the 60 min pace and pressure. Aim to score comfortably above the pass mark before you book.
Practise HKSI LE Paper 5 with free mock questions
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Insider tips
Confirm the exact paper combination for your regulated activity and role (representative vs responsible officer) before enrolling — sitting the wrong paper is a common, costly mistake.
Master Paper 1 first; it is the foundation required for almost every licence and underpins later papers.
Use the current HKSI Study Guide and check its effective date — syllabuses are updated periodically.
Practise with authentic mock questions to get used to the MCQ style and the 60/90-minute time pressure.
Plan your sittings inside the 3-year validity window so all required papers stay valid at application.
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