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Founded by Financial Stability Board in 2014.1
Private company
Logo: gleif.org4
20-digit, alpha-numeric reference string to uniquely identify a legally distinct entity
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique global identifier for legal entities participating in financial transactions. Also known as an LEI code or LEI number, its purpose is to help identify legal entities on a globally accessible database.2 It was founded in 2014 by Financial Stability Board.1 Its revenue was €14 million in 2024.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique global identifier for legal entities participating in financial transactions. Also known as an LEI code or LEI number, its purpose is to help identify legal entities on a globally accessible database.2
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Founded by Financial Stability Board in 2014.1
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