Building Trust in the Global Financial System In the world of finance, trust is everything. But trust cannot exist without clear rules and reliable systems that allow banks, companies, and regulators to identify who is who. This is where global institutions like the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) come in — and why the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is here to stay. The LEI code is not just another regulatory requirement. It is a key part of a global effort, driven by BIS and its network, to make financial markets safer, more transparent, and more efficient. What is BIS and why does it matter? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is often called the “bank for central banks.” Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, BIS brings together 63 central banks