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| What is an LEI? |
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LEI is a legal entity identifier used to uniquely identify legally distinct entities that participate in financial transactions. An LEI is a 20-digit, alpha-numeric code. |
| Why do I need an LEI? |
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A legal entity (organisation) needs an LEI in order to participate in financial transactions. A list of the current regulations can be found here. |
| Will Euronext Securities Oslo issue LEIs? |
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No, Euronext Securities Oslo will not issue LEIs. |
| Where can I obtain an LEI? |
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We recommend you contact Euronext Dublin, our preferred Local Operating Unit (LOU) for all your LEI service needs. |
| When will I need the LEI? |
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If your organisation is an issuer of a financial instrument or it is a participant of the VPS securities settlement, the LEI must be reported to Euronext Securities Oslo before the CSDR enters into force. For further information about LEI regulations, click here. |
| How long will it take to issue an LEI? |
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Euronext Dublin endeavor to provide your new LEI code in 3-5 business days, provided all documentation is in order. If you need an application expediated, please contact the LEI team who are happy to assist. |
| What is the cost of obtaining an LEI? |
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Euronext Dublin charges an up-front fee to issue an LEI. This fee varies depending on whether a single or multiple LEIs are applied for. There is also an annual charge for renewing the LEI code and maintain it at a status of Issued. A breakdown of Euronext Dublin LEI fees can be found on our Euronext Direct customer portal. |
