LEI
The Lifecycle of a LEI Issuer
From the initial application through to annual verification, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) outlines a clear lifecycle for a LEI issuing organization – also referred to as a Local Operating Unit (LOU).
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Read more about GLEIF’s accreditation of LEI Issuers including the different stages of the lifecycle: