LEI Transfer in Hong Kong Transferring your LEI to TNV-LEI from another GLEIF-accredited LOU is free, and your 20-character code never changes. During the transfer the LEI sits in Pending Transfer status, so Hong Kong reporting to the HKMA Trade Repository (HKTR) continues without interruption.
Transferring your LEI in Hong Kong
If your Hong Kong entity already holds an LEI with another LOU, you can move its management to TNV-LEI at no cost. The ISO 17442 code is permanent — only the managing LOU changes.
Reporting never stops
GLEIF moves a transferring LEI to Pending Transfer status, which the HKMA Trade Repository (HKTR) accepts for Hong Kong reporting. Your submissions under the SFC OTC Derivatives Regime are not interrupted.
How the transfer works
- Provide the existing LEI code and current LOU.
- Sign a short Letter of Authorisation.
- TNV-LEI initiates the transfer with GLEIF and the prior LOU — typically completing within 1–7 GLEIF business days.
Why move to TNV-LEI
UK time-zone support with overlap into EU and APAC trading hours, ICSI Fellow compliance review of every issuance, SOC 2 Type II independent attestation conducted by Ken & Co. (USA), and the binding Fast-Track service-level qualifier.
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Apply for your LEI
Transfer (free)
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Get your LEI
Fast-Track LEI issuance in 2 to 4 UK working hours is available subject to data completeness, applicant authority, and successful compliance validation. Transfers from another GLEIF-accredited LOU are free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — transfers between GLEIF-accredited LOUs are free of charge.
No. The 20-character code is permanent; only the managing LOU changes.
No. The LEI sits in Pending Transfer status, which the HKMA Trade Repository (HKTR) accepts.