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vLEI in the spotlight: Global hackathon to develop next generation of LEI registration

6 srpna 2025

The digital transformation requires a new standard for trust – especially when it comes to identifying who an organisation is and who is authorised to act on its behalf. This is precisely where the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier (vLEI) comes in, an innovative step within the established LEI system. With the launch of the Global […]

LEI on course for growth: Global trends show rising demand for LEI registration and LEI numbers

29 července 2025

Demand for the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is growing at an impressive rate worldwide. A significant milestone was reached in the second quarter of 2025: around 93,000 new LEIs were registered – an increase of 3.4% compared to the previous quarter. This brings the total number of active LEI numbers to 2.8 million. This growth […]

Cross-border digital identity: How the vLEI and UNCITRAL law are revolutionising global business

22 července 2025

The future of digital business relationships is here—and it’s called the LEI. In a world where trust, speed, and legal certainty are key to success, the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier (vLEI) and the new UNCITRAL Model Law (MLIT) are enabling a significant leap forward. Anyone who trades internationally or wants to process financial transactions digitally […]

LEI data quality: Why accuracy, completeness and presentation make the difference

15 července 2025

In an increasingly digital and globalised economy, high-quality data is the driving force behind trust, compliance and innovation. A key element of this is the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) – a globally recognised identifier for legal entities. But only if the underlying LEI data also meets the highest quality standards can it realise its full […]

Why the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is becoming increasingly important for Indian companies

8 července 2025

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the unique identification of companies is becoming a central component of regulated financial markets. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) fulfils precisely this function: a globally standardised 20-digit code that makes companies identifiable in the context of financial transactions – clearly, transparently and traceably. But what does this mean for […]

Tokenisation, compliance and trust: The new role of the LEI in DeFi

1 července 2025

Organisational identity as the foundation for a stable digital financial system In an increasingly digitalised financial world, the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) plays a key role. The rapid spread of digital assets and decentralised financial systems (DeFi) requires a uniform, globally recognised organisational identity, and this is precisely where the LEI comes in. LEI registration […]

Digital identity meets blockchain: How LEI numbers and Chainlink create trust together

30 června 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, verifiable corporate identities are becoming increasingly important. A new partnership between the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and Chainlink impressively demonstrates how the combination of LEI, blockchain technology and automation of regulatory processes lays the foundation for a secure digital financial system. What is an LEI, […]

LEI data quality in focus: How precise data creates trust and opportunities

18 června 2025

A high-quality Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is more than just a technical identifier – it is a key to global transparency. The quality of the underlying data determines its effectiveness. In a recent article, GLEIF expert Zornitsa Manolova sheds light on how data quality criteria lay the foundation for trust and compliance in the global […]

Secure instant payments thanks to LEI: How the Legal Entity Identifier prevents fraud in instant payments

10 června 2025

Fraud in instant payments is one of the biggest challenges facing modern financial systems. The introduction of the new Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) in the EU should not only increase the efficiency of cross-border payments but also ensure greater security. A key instrument in this development is the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)- a globally unique […]

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): The future of digital company identification

4 června 2025

Efficient, transparent and globally recognised: The LEI is becoming mandatory for modern companies. The digital transformation does not stop at company identification. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) has established itself as an internationally valid, standardised code that can be used to identify companies uniquely. Whether for capital market transactions, regulatory reporting, or digital customer verification, […]

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