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

28 Mayıs 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 Mayıs 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 Mayıs 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) […]

Digital transformation in finance: Why Indian businesses should embrace the LEI and vLEI now

13 Mayıs 2025

In an increasingly digital and globalised world, trust in business partners, data and identities is a critical success factor. In recent years, the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) has established itself as an international standard for the unique identification of companies – especially in the financial sector. The next level is now ready with the verified […]

PAN 2.0: India introduces standardised tax identification number

12 Mayıs 2025

Digital transformation: PAN replaces TAN, TIN and other tax identification numbers New Delhi, May 2025 – India is taking another step towards digital administration and tax transparency: with the PAN 2.0 project, the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to standardise the identification system for companies and taxpayers fundamentally. In future, the Permanent Account […]

Strengthening digital trust in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) with the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)

7 Mayıs 2025

In today’s increasingly digitalised business world, digital identity is becoming increasingly important. Companies operating in a globally networked market must be able to rely on trustworthy and reliable systems to verify their identity uniquely. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) plays a key role in this. The latest episode of the GLEIF podcast series ‘Trust Talks’ […]

LEI mapping with GLEIF: Digital entity identification becomes more transparent and efficient worldwide

6 Mayıs 2025

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is setting a new milestone in digital entity identification. In its latest video, ‘LEI Mapping Explained: Accurate, Open, and Trusted Entity Identification with GLEIF,’ the foundation explains how organisations can link their existing identifiers with the globally established Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). This process—known as LEI mapping—is a […]

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): How the ‘Transparency Fabric’ fights financial crime more effectively

5 Mayıs 2025

The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is increasingly becoming focused on transparency and security in global finance. A pioneering initiative called ‘Transparency Fabric’, supported by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), Open Ownership and OpenSanctions, impressively demonstrates how the linking of LEI data with other sources of information is revolutionising the fight against financial crime. […]

Growing importance of the LEI: Why now is the right time for LEI registration

29 Nisan 2025

Demand for the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) will reach a new record level in 2025. In the first quarter of this year alone, over 92,000 new LEI numbers were issued worldwide – a clear signal of the growing trust in this global identification system. In total, there are now over 2.71 million active LEIs in […]

The Benefits of Having an LEI Number

23 Nisan 2025

Think of every business as a distinct book, each with its own special code. This code is known as the Legal Entity Identifier, or LEI. It assists in identifying firms during financial transactions, ensuring clarity and organization. Established following the 2008 financial crisis, the LEI has expanded to encompass over 2 million businesses globally. This […]

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