Rigorous identification process
Experienced analysts apply a disciplined process to deliver universally recognized identifiers for financial instruments issued by corporations, municipalities and government agencies.
CGS History
A trusted originator of identifiers and descriptive data
Six decades powering identification across the global financial markets.
Our Origins
In July 1964, the New York Clearing House Association approached the American Bankers Association to improve operating efficiency by creating a standard method for identifying securities. The Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures was formed to solve that challenge.
That effort established the CUSIP system and, in 1968, the CUSIP Service Bureau to administer it. Over time, CGS expanded alongside global market needs, broadening coverage across instruments, entities, and geographies while preserving a standards-first approach.
Extensive coverage
CGS supports more than 26 million unique financial instruments and related descriptive data, including derivatives, hybrids, syndicated loans and listed options.
Continuous expansion
The offering grows daily, with approximately 1,000 to 2,000 new identifiers added each day.
Online access and tools
Time-sensitive information is available through online capabilities that include advanced search and alert workflows.
Critical operations support
CGS supports compliant new issues, securities master file maintenance, income processing, and other core market operations.
Industry standards development
CGS collaborates with market participants and numbering agencies to develop and advance standards that benefit global capital markets.
Timeline
The evolution of CUSIP Global Services
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