What does LEI means?
A LEI is a 20 digit Unique Identification Number that shall be assigned to all entities who are parties to financial transactions being borrowers, lenders, market participants, financial and market regulators, mutual fund / Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) and its schemes including sub-schemes if any, etc. LEI is global in nature and is administered by GLEIF (Global LEI Foundation, Switzerland). As of India is concerned, Reserve Bank, being the country’s financial regulator, is entrusted with the task of effective implementation of LEI.