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FCA trading rules

LEIs are mandatory to trade shares, bonds, and other listed instruments on UK venues under FCA Handbook and retained MiFID II transaction reporting rules.

UK EMIR derivatives reporting

All financial and many non-financial counterparties clearing or reporting OTC derivatives under UK EMIR must maintain an active LEI for every legal entity involved.

Sterling money market data

The Bank of England’s Sterling Money Market and CREST reporting frameworks rely on LEIs to identify deposit takers, dealers, and settlement participants across wholesale markets.

CHAPS & high-value payments

CHAPS direct participants and their corporate customers use LEIs to streamline sanctions screening, counterparty checks, and Bank of England payment policy compliance.

Corporate banking & credit

UK banks and trade-finance providers reference LEIs when onboarding borrowers, managing syndicated facilities, and monitoring credit exposure across legal entities.

Securities financing & funds

UK SFTR, fund reporting, and registrar processes require LEIs for issuers, managers, and counterparties engaged in repos, stock lending, and collective investment schemes.

Cross-border trade & treasury

HM Treasury, customs brokers, and FX providers request LEIs to evidence corporate identity for international payments, supplier finance, and global treasury operations.

Future ready

LEIs underpin global data-standards work across digital identity, cross-border payments, and sustainability reporting so your entity stays recognised worldwide.