What is GLEIF?

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Created: Jan 8, 2026Updated: Jan 8, 2026Est. reading time: 2 min

GLEIF stands for the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation. Established by the Financial Stability Board, it is the guardian of the LEI system, ensuring the operational integrity of the Global LEI Index and accrediting the Local Operating Units that issue the codes.