Can I trade without an LEI ("No LEI, No Trade")?
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Created: Feb 28, 2026Updated: Feb 28, 2026Est. reading time: 2 min
Under regimes like MiFID II, the answer is a strict no. The 'No LEI, No Trade' principle is enforced rigorously; investment firms are prohibited from executing transactions for clients who cannot provide a valid, active LEI.