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Identifiers provide CUSIP numbers, standardized descriptions and additional data attributes for over 5 million corporate, municipal and government securities offered in North America.

The CUSIP Master Files, managed by the CUSIP Service Bureau operated by Standard & Poor's for the American Bankers Association, offer CUSIP numbers, standardized descriptions, and additional data attributes for over 5 million corporate, municipal, and government securities in North America. With a primary focus on uniquely identifying issuers and financial instrument issues, this database plays a crucial role in disseminating standardized data to the financial marketplace. CUSIP numbers and standardized descriptions, consisting of nine characters, are widely utilized across the financial industry for precise and efficient clearance, settlement, and back-office processing of securities and financial instruments. These unique identifiers, including a check digit, are essential for various sectors, ensuring accuracy in the handling of securities within the North American market.

 

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