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10 Years of GLEIF


CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF GLEIF: TRUST AS THE FOUNDATION OF GLOBAL ECONOMY

In the wake of the financial crisis, the world grappled with diminishing trust
in financial systems and the pervasive uncertainty that followed. It was within
this context that the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) was
born. Founded on the mission to reinstate trust and transparency in global
financial transactions, GLEIF has spent a decade innovating and empowering
businesses worldwide.

Our interactive timeline and downloadable infographic visually explore GLEIF's
impact over the decade, showcasing the evolution from concept to global
standard.



2006

The idea of a global, public Reference Data Utility germinates at ECB Statistics

2008

JC Trichet (former president of the ECB), under the impression of his Lehman
experiences, gives his blessing to the idea

2009

Speech by JC Trichet CESR calling for international public reference data
infrastructure


2010

Publication of Dodd-Frank Act, leading the development and launch of the Global
LEI System

US Treasury speaks to EU Commission, opens door for LEI dossier going to FSB

2011

FSB takes the lead to prepare a recommendation for a LEI governance framework

2012

ISO 17442, Part 1 Published

G20 endorses LEI Charter, establishing the ROC and the Global LEI System



Implementation of European Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)

2013

First Meeting of the Regulatory Oversight Committee (ROC)



CFTC Rule demands LEI – first “CICI”, then “pre-LEIs”.

2014

Global LEI Foundation established under Swiss law

Office set up in Frankfurt


2015

Publication of first concatenated LEI data – Level 1 Data to answer the question
of ‘who is who’

Accreditation of first LEI Issuers


2017

FSB takes the lead to prepare a recommendation for a LEI governance framework

Global LEI
Index reaches
1 million records

2018

Implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and
the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR)

GLEIF launches the Registration Agent concept

First Mapping Partnership enabling market participants to link and
cross-reference key entity identifiers free of charge

2019

ISO 17442, part 2, for embedding LEIs in digital certificates ITU-T X.509 |
ISO/IEC9594-8

2020

Founded GLEIF Americas



Decision to develop a digital “verifiable” LEI using verifiable credentials

The People’s Bank of China publishes the 5-Year Roadmap for LEI adoption

FSB cross-border payments roadmap publication



First Validation Agent starts operations

2021

Established Japan Office



Mandate from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to use the LEI in cross-border
transactions

2022

GLEIF and Trust Over IP Foundation Publish Ecosystem Governance Framework for
Digitally Verifiable LEI

Established Singapore branch

vLEI Demo application “GLEIF Annual Report 2021”

GLEIF Rebrand to reflect the evolution to a new strategic direction: Driving
voluntary adoption for the LEI across sectors



Qualification of first vLEI Issuer



Global LEI
Index reaches
2 million records

Decision to establish country representation in India



Implementing new ROC policies (Legal Entity Events, Fund Relationships &
Government Entities) outlining new LEI data formats, creating more transparency
in the global marketplace

2023

Mandate from South Korea’s Financial Services Commission on using LEI in
investment account registration for foreign corporate entities

Decision to establish country representation in China

2024

Mandate from the Financial Services Agency of Japan to use the LEI for OTC
derivatives market participants




THE JOURNEY TO ONE GLOBAL IDENTITY BEHIND EVERY BUSINESS

A decade of excellence. A history of the Global LEI System

Explore the Timeline




Tasked with developing a universal identifier for legal entities involved in
financial transactions, GLEIF introduced the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). This
20-character alpha-numeric code serves as an international ID for businesses.
This initiative laid the groundwork for a new era of transparency and
reliability in the marketplace.

The LEI system, maintained by GLEIF, ensures accurate and reliable
identification of parties in transactions, fostering an environment where
businesses can confidently operate. With the Global LEI Index, GLEIF offers an
unparalleled resource for verifying business identities, free of charge,
enhancing the ability of consumers, partners, and regulatory bodies worldwide to
cross-reference organizational claims with verified data. Here, the power of the
Global LEI Index to help the world fight financial crime has grown enormously.

With more than 2.5 million LEI records in circulation, the world's regulators
and market supervisors are now using LEI data to identify and expose criminal
networks operating across borders and legal jurisdictions. Many are also
mandating the LEI's use outside of capital markets to drive greater corporate
transparency in related use cases, like cross-border payments.

Celebrating a decade of pioneering trust and transparency in the global economy,
we spotlight those who have experienced the benefits firsthand. In this section,
our clients and partners share their testimonials, reflecting on how the GLEIF
has empowered their operations and contributed to their success. These stories
from around the world highlight the practical applications of LEIs and
underscore the profound impact of trust and reliability in fostering global
business relationships. Read on to discover the real-world advantages of
partnering with GLEIF, as told by those who know it best.


VOICES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

I had the privilege of leading GLEIF from its infancy to the thriving and
successful organization it has become today. Since its inception, the Global LEI
System has revolutionized how legal entities are identified globally - providing
a robust framework for uniquely identifying legal entities participating in
financial transactions. Ten years on, GLEIF has left an indelible mark on the
financial ecosystem in pursuit of its vision: One global identity behind every
business. We have contributed to a safer, more transparent economy that has
transformed the marketplace for the better.

Stephan Wolf, CEO of GLEIF

I want to acknowledge the remarkable foundational work accomplished by outgoing
CEO Stephan Wolf and the entire GLEIF team. Stepping into the role of GLEIF CEO,
I am filled with a deep understanding of the LEI system. During my time at
SWIFT, I worked to incorporate the LEI into ISO data models and actively
promoted its use in Asia-Pacific. My passion for the LEI has also driven my
efforts to support its adoption in the digital asset and blockchain industry. I
am excited to build on GLEIF’s success and amazing team, leveraging digital
technologies like the vLEI to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust in
global markets.

Alexandre Kech, GLEIF CEO Elect

As an LEI Issuer since 2017, we have witnessed exponential growth in the
applications of the LEI, not only for regulatory compliance but also in trade,
reporting, and sanctions screening. Many of our clients, for example, also
leverage the LEI in their client onboarding processes to streamline KYC
procedures. We are pleased to observe greater adoption of the LEI across a wide
range of industries, with a diverse array of use cases that we anticipate will
continue to expand in the future.

Steven Meizanis, Global Product Head of Symbology and LEI Services at Bloomberg

The Global LEI System has become essential for the investment and asset
management industry, addressing the critical need for a global, standardized
approach to entity identification. The openly available LEI dataset enables
investors to comprehend the nature of their investments and potential risks
fully. LEIs have become compulsory for transactions subject to regulatory
reporting; in short: no LEI, no trade. LEIs enhance regulatory compliance,
streamline transaction processing, and improve risk management. The future
outlook for the LEI system is promising, paving the way for a more transparent,
efficient, and interconnected global investment landscape.

Rudolf Siebel, Managing Director, BVI German Investment Funds Association

Over the past ten years, GLEIF has established a stable and global ecosystem
that enables the implementation of a unique and universal entity identifier, the
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), harnessed for public good globally. The success
is driven enthusiastically by an ecosystem of invested stakeholders. Our
partners and stakeholders work to evolve and expand the Global LEI System and
the benefits of the LEI beyond its mandated use as a tool to enhance
transparency in financial markets and encourage its voluntary adoption across
all markets globally. We have strengthened the foundations and keep the focus on
establishing the LEI and the vLEI as enablers of digital trust across multiple
value chains where digital trust is a central principle.

T. Dessa Glasser, Chair of GLEIF

Over the past decade, GLEIF's steadfast commitment to advancing the
implementation and exploring new applications of the LEI has improved the
security and resilience of the global financial ecosystem. Our strategic
partnership with GLEIF will cultivate a robust, convenient, and highly
trustworthy international cross-border payments environment for the growth and
prosperity of the global cross-border e-commerce community.

Cindy Xiao, SVP at Oceanpayment

In today’s globalized business landscape, accurate and transparent
identification of legal entities has become increasingly crucial. InfoCamere is
among the earliest organizations to join the GLEIF endeavor in fostering the use
of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) as a standardized solution to this
challenge. With more than 170,000 LEI managed, we are proud to contribute since
the beginning to the success of this first decade, providing a better and safer
worldwide environment for business.

Paolo Ghezzi, CEO at InfoCamere

In 2013, some central banks approached me to join the GLEIF Board and serve as
the first Chair from 2014 (until 2020). I was pleased to support the
G20-FSB-initiated LEI program because of my experience with identity management
challenges in the securities, forex, and payments industries. I am convinced
that the Global LEI System will continue to be of benefit for (inter)national
B2G reporting requirements and for all market participants involved in B2B
transactions within international capital markets (issuers and investors) and
global (physical and financial) supply chains.

Gerard Hartsink, first Chair of GLEIF’s Board of Directors (2014-2020)

GLEIF has significantly improved international transparency in the past decade,
facilitating cross-border finance and global trade. As a China-based Validation
Agent, CFCA supports the continuous adoption of the LEI in the country and
strongly advocates its inclusion in digital certificates. In the future, we will
continue cooperating closely with GLEIF  to explore vLEI's potential in
cross-border digital identity.

Yi Zhang, Assistant General Manager at CFCA Technical Department

As an organization with a strong focus on promoting financial transparency, we
have been actively engaged in the Global LEI System since the inception of
GLEIF. Over the past decade, GLEIF has evolved into a professional organization
committed to the highest standards and has significantly contributed to ensuring
the quantity and quality of the LEIs issued. We look forward to continuing our
cooperation with GLEIF and the LOU community to further expand the use of the
LEI beyond the financial sector.

Ondřej Dusílek, CEO at Central Securities Depository Prague

I remember the inaugural meeting of the Foundation Board held in Switzerland in
June 2014. That was a critical step in building the Global LEI System, designed
to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions in the public interest
and without any licensing restrictions. We created a robust Global LEI System by
jointly achieving the foundation's objectives – making the LEI a broad public
good for the benefit of any user. GLEIF has accomplished remarkable milestones
and innovations over a decade, and I am confident the team will drive further
success.

Tim Smucker, Inaugural member of GLEIF’s Board of Directors (2014-2016)

Ten years on, GLEIF’s mission of entity interoperability is all the more urgent.
Business intelligence platforms like the one I co-founded at HData continue to
invest millions in reinventing entity maps to serve the urgent needs of
governments for oversight and entrepreneurs for commerce. We would eagerly pass
these millions to our customers through lower prices and better intelligence if
the LEI were universally adopted and uniformly mandated by regulators and
registries, as a matter of course and law.

Hudson Hollister, Co-Founder and CEO at HData

Congratulations to GLEIF on 10 years! GLEIF's LEI promotes transparency and
reduces risk in financial markets. NSDL shares GLEIF's vision for a robust
financial market. We thank GLEIF and look forward to continued partnership.

Padmaja Chunduru, CEO and Managing Director at NSDL

GLEIF's 10th anniversary is a crucial milestone in advancing financial
transparency through the LEI. Serving as a GLEIF Board of Directors member has
been an enriching and fulfilling experience. GLEIF is distinguished by its
dedication to excellence and transparency. Together, we have fortified GLEIF's
position as a leader in legal entity identification. I am grateful for this
opportunity and look forward to further contributing to GLEIF's continued
success.

Alfredo Alejandro Reyes Krafft, previous member of GLEIF’s Board of Directors
(2016-2022)

LEI was a key response to the 2007 financial crisis when it became very clear
that identification of parties to financial transactions could no longer rely on
simple name matching. Fast forward 10 years, and GLEIF, as the custodian and
evangelist for LEI, continues to break down walls, converting skeptics to the
importance of adopting a (critical) dumb number. Few could have envisaged the
scale of political reticence to adopt LEI, but GLEIF continues to partner and
innovate to drive meaningful progress, from which we all benefit.

Mark Davies, Partner at element22

Working with GLEIF during the early part of these past ten years has been a
privilege. GLIEF successfully enables us to make smarter and reliable decisions
about who to do business with. The LEI is an essential linchpin that connects
the dots across the universe of legal entity identification.

Hiroshi Kawagoe, CEO at Cotra Ltd. and previous member of the GLEIF Board of
Directors

The world of organizational identity changed forever with the launch of the LEI,
and changed again with its verifiable digital version, the vLEI. Far more than a
digital identifier, the verifiable LEI represents a global root of trust that is
unparalleled in its utility, security, and scope, and is only possible because
of the existence of GLEIF. Kudos to the entire GLEIF team for a decade of
excellent vision and execution, for taking profound ideas and turning them into
realities.

Timothy Ruff, Managing Partner at Digital Trust Ventures

As digital transformation reshapes the business landscape, establishing digital
trust becomes paramount. GLEIF's introduction of the verifiable LEI (vLEI) marks
a significant milestone in addressing the global need for digitized, automated
authentication. The vLEI paves the way for secure, efficient global
transactions, empowering innovation and collaboration across borders.

GLEIF's commitment over the past decade has been more than about creating a
system of identification; it's been about fostering a global business
environment rooted in trust. The impact of the LEI and vLEI extends beyond
transparency, enabling businesses to thrive in a more secure and efficient
global economy.


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In the turbulent aftermath of the financial crisis, when trust in financial
institutions was shattered, GLEIF emerged as the guardian of a system designed
to regulate an unparalleled identifier (LEI), ensuring accurate and reliable
identification of parties involved in transactions. As GLEIF celebrates its
tenth anniversary, outgoing CEO Stephan Wolf reflects on the journey towards one
global identity behind every business and the transformative opportunities that
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As GLEIF embarks on the next decade, our vision extends beyond maintaining trust
in global transactions. We envision a world where every transaction underscores
the value of trust and businesses flourish in a safer, more transparent
ecosystem. Join us in shaping this future as we continue to empower
organizations worldwide with the tools to foster trust, innovation, and
collaboration.

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