Month: January 2025

2024 under the sign of the LEI: Record growth and new markets for Legal Entity Identifiers

31 January 2025

A decade of growth for the Global LEI System Since introducing the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system ten years ago, the way legal entities are identified worldwide has changed significantly. In 2024, the system has seen significant growth as companies increasingly rely on a verifiable LEI number to promote transparency and trust in business relationships. […]

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Trust and innovation: How Alexandre Kech is shaping the future of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)

29 January 2025

The importance of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) in the digital world In an increasingly digitalised economy, the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is becoming increasingly important. Companies worldwide need a reliable, standardised method of identification to meet regulatory requirements and increase trust in global financial transactions. Alexandre Kech, CEO of the Global Legal Entity Identifier […]

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LEI: The revolution of digital identification in international business

20 January 2025

The world of international trade and financial markets is on the brink of a new era, fuelled by the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). Initially developed for reporting OTC derivatives transactions, the LEI has evolved into a versatile tool that promotes transparency and efficiency across numerous industries. According to Alexandre Kech, CEO of GLEIF, the next […]

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The EU’s new AML framework: stricter rules for crypto-asset companies from 2025

15 January 2025

The European Union (EU) has reached a new milestone in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. From 2025, a comprehensive AML (Anti-Money Laundering) framework will come into force, significantly tightening the regulations for crypto-asset companies and other financial service providers. These new regulations are intended to substantially improve security and transparency in the […]

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The rise of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): security and trust for digital assets

7 January 2025

Digital transformation in the financial sector The financial sector is at a turning point: digital assets, once niche products, have become an indispensable pillar of the global economic system. Financial market infrastructures (FMIs) and banks are using this innovation to optimise internal processes and improve global services. The key to this revolution? Standardised digital corporate […]

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