5.5 Identifiers for parties

 Entities eligible for LEIs should be identified with a LEI pursuant to MiFIR Article 26(6) and Article 5 of, and Annex I to, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/590. In particular, these entities include partnerships, societies, associations and individuals acting in a business capacity [Individuals acting in a business capacity are considered as Investment Firms under certain conditions defined in Article 4(1)(1) of MiFID. The LEI ROC statement on eligibility for individuals acting in a business capacity should be consulted for further details (http://www.leiroc.org/publications/gls/lou_20150930-1.pdf).]. A branch should be identified with the LEI of its head office, even if it may be considered eligible for a LEI in some cases [According to the LEI ROC statement of 11 July 2016, certain branches might be considered as eligible for a LEI subject to the conditions set out in the statement. The LEI ROC statement should be consulted for further details (http://www.leiroc.org/publ

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