**Policy Summary: Implementation of Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for OTC Derivatives Markets in India**
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is implementing the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system for all participants in the Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets for Rupee Interest Rate derivatives, foreign currency derivatives, and credit derivatives in India. This initiative aims to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems for better risk management.
The LEI is a 20-character unique identity code assigned to entities participating in financial transactions. All current and future participants in the specified OTC markets are required to obtain an LEI code according to a phased implementation schedule. Entities without an LEI code will be ineligible to participate in these markets after the specified deadlines.
Entities can obtain an LEI from any Local Operating Unit (LOU) accredited by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF). In India, Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd. (LEIL) (https://www.ccilindia-lei.co.in) is recognized by the RBI as the issuer of LEIs and is accredited by the GLEIF as the LOU in India. Information regarding rules, procedures, and documentation requirements can be found on LEIL's website: https://www.ccilindia-lei.co.in/USRFAQDOCS.aspx.
Entities are responsible for ensuring their LEIs are renewed per GLEIF guidelines. Lapsed LEIs will not be considered valid for Trade Repository (TR) reporting.
The implementation schedule is as follows:
* **Phase I (August 1, 2017):** Entities regulated by RBI, SEBI, IRDA, PFRDA, and Corporates with Net Worth above Rs 10,000 million.
* **Phase II (October 1, 2017):** Corporates with Net Worth between Rs 2,000 million and Rs 10,000 million.
* **Phase III (December 1, 2017):** Corporates with Net Worth between Rs 700 million and Rs 2,000 million.
* **Phase IV (March 31, 2018):** Corporates with Net Worth of Rs 700 million and below.
These directions are issued under Section 45W of the RBI Act, 1934. For further information, contact the Financial Markets Regulation Department, Reserve Bank of India at Tel: +91 22 22601000, Fax: +91 22 22702290, or email: fmdr@rbi.org.in. The RBI's address is Central Office Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001.
Key Entities Referenced
Legal Entity Identifier: A 20-character unique identity code assigned to entities who are parties to a financial transaction in the OTC derivatives markets.
OTC derivatives markets: Over-the-Counter derivatives markets for Rupee Interest Rate derivatives, foreign currency derivatives and credit derivatives in India.
Global Financial Crisis: The global financial crisis which led to conceiving of the Legal Entity Identifier code.
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation: The entity (GLEIF) tasked to support the implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI).
Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd.: LEIL, recognised by the Reserve Bank as issuer of LEI under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and is accredited by the GLEIF as the Local Operating Unit LOU in India for issuance and management of LEI.
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007: The Act under which Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd. (LEIL) is recognised by the Reserve Bank as issuer of LEI.
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for regulating financial markets.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Location of Financial Markets Regulation Department, Central Office Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai
भारतीय �रज़व र् बक�
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
www.rbi.org.in
RBI/2016-17/314
FMRD.FMID No.14/11.01.007/2016-17 June 01, 2017
To
All eligible participants in the OTC derivatives markets
Dear Sir/Madam
Introduction of Legal Entity Identifier for OTC derivatives markets
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) code has been conceived of as a key measure to
improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems for better risk
management post the Global Financial Crisis. The LEI is a 20-character unique
identity code assigned to entities who are parties to a financial transaction.
2. It has been decided to implement the LEI system for all participants in the
Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets for Rupee Interest Rate derivatives, foreign
currency derivatives and credit derivatives in India, in a phased manner.
Accordingly, all current and future participants would be required to obtain the
unique LEI code as per time lines indicated in the attached schedule (Annex).
Entities without an LEI code would not be eligible to participate in the OTC
derivative markets, after the date specified in the schedule.
3. Entities can obtain LEI from any of the Local Operating Units (LOUs)
accredited by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) – the entity
tasked to support the implementation and use of the LEI. In India, LEI code may
be obtained from Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd.(LEIL) (https://www.ccilindia-
lei.co.in), which has been recognised by the Reserve Bank as issuer of LEI under
the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and is accredited by the GLEIF
as the Local Operating Unit (LOU) in India for issuance and management of LEI.
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फोन: (91-22) 22601000, फैक्स: (91-22) 22702290 ई-मेल: fmrd@rbi.org.in
Financial Markets Regulation Department, Central Office Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001.
Tel: (91-22) 22601000, Fax: (91-22) 22702290 e-mail- fmrd@rbi.org.in: 2 :
4. The rules, procedure and documentation requirements may be ascertained
from LEIL (https://www.ccilindia-lei.co.in/USR_FAQ_DOCS.aspx).
5. After obtaining LEI code, entities should ensure that they are renewed as per
GLEIF guidelines. Lapsed LEIs will not be deemed valid for Trade Repository
(TR) reporting.
6. These directions are issued under Section 45(W) of the RBI Act, 1934.
Yours faithfully
(T. Rabi Sankar)
Chief General Manager: 3 :
Annex
Schedule for Implementation of LEI for various entities
Phase Entities Date by which the
LEI code is to be
obtained
Phase I Entities regulated by RBI / SEBI / August 1, 2017
IRDA / PFRDA and Corporates With
Net Worth above Rs 10000 mn
Phase II Corporates With Net Worth between October 1, 2017
Rs 2000 mn and Rs 10000 mn
Phase III Corporates With Net Worth between December 1, 2017
Rs 700 mn and Rs 2000 mn
Phase IV Corporates With Net Worth between March 31, 2018
Rs 700 mn and below