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

15 heinäkuun 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 heinäkuun 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 heinäkuun 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 kesäkuun 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 kesäkuun 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 kesäkuun 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 kesäkuun 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, […]

LEI registration as a strategic lever for Indian companies in digital global trade

28 toukokuun 2025

The digitalisation of global trade is increasing the need for standardised, trustworthy identifiers for legal entities. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) has established itself internationally as such a standard. For Indian companies seeking to modernise their processes and capitalise on international business opportunities, LEI registration is now not only relevant from a regulatory perspective but […]

GLEIF modernises the LEI: rethinking digital corporate identity

26 toukokuun 2025

Trust is crucial in an increasingly digitalised business world – especially in online transactions between companies. The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is working hard to strengthen this trust by further developing the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system. In a recent episode of the ID Talk podcast, Alexandre Kech, CEO of GLEIF, provides exciting […]

More trust, less effort: How GLEIF is revolutionising the quality of LEI data with Bulk Challenges

22 toukokuun 2025

In an increasingly digitalised and networked financial world, reliable company data is crucial. The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is leading by example here and has reached an important milestone with the new ’Bulk Challenge’ function in the Global LEI System. Why LEIs are becoming increasingly important for companies The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) […]

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