To raise Macau’s financial practitioners professional standards through international recognised qualifications to foster sustainable development of Macau’s financial industry. The HKSI Institute partners with the Macau Institute of Financial Services (MIFS) to offer the Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries (LE) in Macau.

The LE is a practical and market-focused examination for individuals who wish to pursue their careers in the securities and investment industry. The LE has been approved by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong as the Recognised Industry Qualifications and Local Regulatory Framework Papers in relation to the application for licences as Representatives and/or Responsible Officers for all regulated activities.  It is also recognised as an overseas professional qualification by the "Continuing Education Development Plan 2020-2023" of the Education and Youth Development Bureau of Macau SAR and the "Modern Financial Talents Professional Certification Award Programme 2021" of the Talent Development Committee and the Macau Foundation.

The MIFS will conduct LE Papers in Macau.  The examinations were held on 20, 21 and 22 October 2022.  For details, please refer to the LE in Macau - Examination Handbook.