The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is unique global identifier of legal entities participating in financial transactions. These can be individuals, companies or government entities that participate in financial transaction.
So, how do I find a company's LEI number?
It is possible to complete an LEI number search using either the name of the company or the LEI number. Once used, the search tool access will automatically display any LEI information that is accessible through the database. It is also possible to filter the results of a legal entity identifier search by country.
Likewise, who needs an LEI?
At present, LEIs are mandatory for all banks, both small and large, insurance companies, brokerages, investment companies, credit unions and any other entity active on the financial market. Let's review its use from the domains of two major financial jurisdictions; that of the European Union and the United States.
What happened in the My Lai massacre?
A company of American soldiers brutally killed most of the people—women, children and old men—in the village of My Lai on March 16, 1968. More than 500 people were slaughtered in the My Lai massacre, including young girls and women who were raped and mutilated before being killed.
Is an LEI mandatory?
In fact, LEIs are required by any legal entity who is involved with financial transactions or operates within todays global financial economy. There is a famous phrase which encapsulates this "No LEI, no trade".