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Learn More about CUSIP Permanence
CGS has received industry feedback in connection with a Request for Comments to a change in CUSIP assignment procedures.
CUSIP Permanence is an update to assignment procedures, in which the CUSIP identifier will remain the same for corporate and mutual fund name changes even when there is a significant impact on the alpha-numeric sequencing within the CUSIP system. This update will go into effect on October 1, 2021.
Below is a link to some frequently asked questions about CUSIP Permanence from market participants. Please send us an email if you have any other questions.
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CUSIP
CGS provides a 9-character standard CUSIP identifier for issuers and their financial instruments offered in the U.S. and Canada
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CINS
CGS provides a 9-character standard CGS CINS identifier for more than 30 non-North American countries and their financial instruments
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ISIN
CGS is responsible for the assignment of ISINs in the U.S. and other areas where designated
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LEI
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character, alphanumeric based on the ISO 17442 standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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CEI
The CUSIP Entity Identifier (CEI) is a 10-character code designed to uniquely identify legal entities in the syndicated loan market.
An identifier for every market
CUSIP
CGS provides a 9-character standard CUSIP identifier for issuers and their financial instruments offered in the U.S. and Canada
An identifier for every market
CINS
CGS provides a 9-character standard CGS CINS identifier for more than 30 non-North American countries and their financial instruments
An identifier for every market
ISIN
CGS is responsible for the assignment of ISINs in the U.S. and other areas where designated
An identifier for every market
LEI
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character, alphanumeric based on the ISO 17442 standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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CUSIP Global Services and American Bankers Association Issue Statement on FactSet Acquisition of CGS
CUSIP Global Services and the American Bankers Association welcomed the announcement that FactSet has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CUSIP Global Services from S&P Global. The transaction means that FactSet would become just the second operator to manage the CUSIP system on behalf of the ABA. Read the complete statement for more information.
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January 20, 2023Request volumes for new corporate and municipal identifiers declined in December