When do you need a Legal Entity Identifier?
Whilst there is no regulation equivalent to the MiFID II within the US market, its use is becoming more widespread. The Dodd-Frank Act has accellerated the adoption of universal LEIs within the US and further changes that mandate more widespread adoption of LEIs are expected in the future. The CFCT, NAIC, FED and SEC now … Continued
Transferring an LEI code to American LEI
Companies apply for an LEI through a service provider, like American LEI. They need to do this because companies can’t apply for or update details within the LEI database, which is managed by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation – GLEIF. Instead, a service provider (LOU – Local Operating Unit) is assigned to each LEI … Continued
Legal Entity Indentifiers: Renewing your LEI number
Every LEI is issued for a period of 1 year and needs to be renewed annually. It is extremely important to distinguish between renewing an LEI code and changing the data associated with an LEI. Changing the data means updating data in the GLEIF database. Be sure to update your company details with your service … Continued