Syllabus update
HKSI Paper 1 Study Guide v3.5: what changed
If you started with older notes, the move to Study Guide v3.5 is worth a short review pass. The structure is stable — the changes are additions, not renumbering.
Reviewed 16 July 2026
When v3.5 applies
The HKSI Institute confirms that the updated LE Paper 1 Study Guide (v3.5) applies to examinations from 30 June 2026 onwards. If your exam date is on or after that day, prepare against v3.5.
The nine-chapter structure and the official question allocation are unchanged from the previous guide, so most of your existing preparation still applies. No chapters were removed or renumbered.
What to review
| Area | What changed | Study action |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual assets | Added coverage of virtual assets and licensed virtual-asset trading platforms (VA/VATP) | Read the new virtual-asset sections; learn how VATPs are licensed and regulated |
| Listing framework | Added coverage of the Listing Committee and related listing-regulation material | Review who decides listings and how the listing framework is governed |
| Investor protection | Added Statutory Investor Protection (SIP)-related material | Note the investor-protection additions and how they fit existing compensation topics |
| Everything else | No chapters removed or renumbered | Keep using your existing chapter notes and practice |
Related guides
Sources
- HKSI Institute — LE Paper 1 updated for examinations from 30 June 2026 — HKSI Institute
- HKSI Institute — updating your study guides — HKSI Institute
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