Starter plans

Jurisdiction securities licensing starter plans

Country-specific first steps for people entering the field, studying for licensing exams, preparing application evidence, or checking which licence route may matter.

Role and activity

Exam or competence

Register checks

Evidence pack

Official sources

SFC licence applicants

Hong Kong securities licensing starter plan

A first-week to first-90-days plan for people entering Hong Kong SFC-regulated roles or founders preparing SFC licence questions.

SFC licence applicantsResponsible officer candidatesRepresentatives
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CMS licence applicants

Singapore CMS licensing starter plan

A practical starter plan for Singapore capital markets roles, CMS licence applicants, representatives, fund managers, and people checking MAS/IBF sources.

CMS licence applicantsFund manager foundersRepresentatives
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FCA authorisation applicants

UK FCA authorisation and competence starter plan

A starter plan for people entering UK regulated securities, investment management, advice, and compliance roles or preparing FCA authorisation evidence.

FCA authorisation applicantsSMF candidatesRetail advice entrants
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SIE candidates

US securities registration starter plan

A starter plan for US securities career entrants, SIE candidates, investment adviser representatives, broker-dealer teams, and founders comparing SEC, state, FINRA, and public-register routes.

SIE candidatesIAR candidatesRegistered representative candidates
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AFSL applicants

Australia AFSL and financial adviser starter plan

A starter plan for Australia AFSL applicants, responsible manager candidates, authorised representatives, financial adviser entrants, and people checking ASIC/FAR sources.

AFSL applicantsResponsible manager candidatesFinancial adviser entrants
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