The Institute's Mission and Code of Practice
 
Mission
 
Hong Kong Securities Institute is a professional membership organisation established to:
 

*	set standards of professional excellence and integrity for members and market participants, and to provide the means of attaining them;
*	contribute to Hong Kong's role as a leading international finance centre with high standards of performance; and
*	maintain a membership of professionals and enhance the capabilities and reputation of members.

Code of Practice
 
Members must:

*	Act in their client's interest rather than their own in a situation where conflicts occur. They should act honestly and in good faith and exercise independence in making professional judgements.
*	Carry out their work to the highest ethical, professional and technical standards expected of them as a member of the Institute.
*	Ensure that they are, and remain, competent to carry out the duties that their profession requires.
*	Encourage the training of young practitioners who are under their authority and give proper supervision and guidance at all times.
*	Obey the rules and regulations enforced by the competent authorities, and follow the spirit as well as the letter of the law.