The HKSI Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries (LE) is the Institute's benchmark qualification for market practitioners. This practical, market focused programme covers a series of examinations across different regulated activities. Market participants are advised to check with the Securities and Futures Commission regarding the specific examinations required for the issuance of a licence in each designated regulated activity.

The HKSI also offers job specific examination qualifications. For those practitioners looking to be involved in the Mandatory Provident Fund industry, the HKSI offers the MPF Intermediaries Examination (MPF).

To help practitioners fulfill their life long learning goals and licensing requirements, the HKSI offers an advanced level comprehensive industry examination, the Professional Diploma in Financial Markets (PDFM) which has been developed from the HKSI's existing Diploma Programme Examination (DPE). The PDFM offers students a high degree of flexibility, allowing them to pursue the programme at their own pace and by their preferred mode of study.

For those candidates interested in developing international qualifications in Hong Kong, the HKSI is now able to offer the CIIA® Final Examination.

Following the implementation of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) with Mainland China in January 2004, the HKSI is now offering the LE in Mainland China for Mainland professionals wishing to practice in Hong Kong and the PRC Securities Regulations Examination in Hong Kong for Hong Kong professionals wishing to practice in Mainland China.