An identifier for every market
Universally recognized identifier for financial instruments
Derived from the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, CUSIPs are 9-character identifiers that capture an issue's important differentiating characteristics for issuers and their financial instruments in the U.S. and Canada.
Learn about CUSIPInternational identifier for 30+ global markets
The CUSIP International Numbering System (CINS) is a 9-character alphanumeric identifier that employs the same structure as CUSIP, but contains a letter of the alphabet in the first position signifying the issuer's country or geographic region. Developed in 1989 as an extension to CUSIP.
Learn about CINSGlobal code for cross-border securities identification
The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a unique global code that identifies instruments to facilitate cross-border trading. CGS is responsible for the assignment of ISINs in the U.S. and other areas where designated. A CUSIP or CINS identifier will always appear in positions 3￢ﾀﾓ11 of a CGS ISIN.
Learn about ISINUnambiguous identification of legal entities in financial transactions
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character, alphanumeric code based on the ISO 17442 standard. It connects to key reference information that enables the unambiguous identification of legal entities participating in financial transactions. CGS promotes LEI adoption through collaboration with the GMEI Utility.
Learn about LEIIdentifying legal entities in the syndicated loan market
The CUSIP Entity Identifier (CEI) is a 10-character code developed by CGS in collaboration with the Loan Syndications & Trading Association (LSTA). Its structure begins with an alpha character, followed by a numeric, then random characters, with a final check digit.
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From the assignment of identifiers for new issues to their use in trading, settlement, asset servicing and risk management, clients rely on trusted CUSIP identifiers and the knowledge and experience of the CGS team to provide a solid foundation to run their businesses smoothly.
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