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The Reserve Bank of India in a recently released notification announced the roll out of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system from 1st April, 2021. It will be for transactions of 50 crore rupees and above undertaken by entities through the Centralised payments systems. Let’s look at this in detail.
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LEI is a 20 character alpha numeric code that is based on the ISO 17442 standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. It connects key reference information that allows clear and unique identification of legal entities that participate in the financial transactions.
This system was introduced as a response to the financial crisis and it is aimed to improve transparency in financial data systems. It helps in improving the quality as well as the accuracy of the financial data systems for a better risk management after 2008 financial crisis.
The RBI has stated that LEI shall be mandatory for all fund transfers of 50 crore rupees and above. LEI numbers of the beneficiaries and remitters are required to be included on all payment transactions of 50 crore rupees value made through the RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) and NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer).
LEI is introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in a phased manner for participants in the over the counter derivative and non-derivative markets and also for large corporate borrowers.
As per the RBI guidelines, all non-individual entities that conduct fund transfers of 50 crore or more are required to secure LEI numbers from the Legal Entity Identifier India Limited. Moreover, banks that facilitate such large value transactions for their customers are required to maintain records.
An LEI can be obtained by following the below mentioned steps:
It may be noted that the RBI has stated in the notification that entities may obtain LEI from any of the Local Operating Unit accredited by the Global LEI Foundation. It is a body that is tasked to support the implementation of LEI and its use in India. Further, it can be obtained from the above mentioned online portal which is also an issuer of Legal Entity Identifier by the RBI[1].
Read our article:Digital Payment System in India
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