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LEI (Legal Entity Identifier)

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alphanumeric code structured according to ISO 17442, used to uniquely identify distinct legal entities participating in global financial markets. LEIs help regulators and market participants track transactions, credit exposures, and entity hierarchies.

Aliases: Legal Entity Identifier

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