Tuesday, 19 September 2017

ISIN AND CUSIP

ISIN codes are popular and often times needed for companies and funds that have investors or are seeking to raise capital. An ISIN code has many functions, most prominently the ISIN number is used to clear and settlement trades, whether for private or for public companies. Those that apply for ISIN need an ISIN application for such needs are encourage to create the proper documents for the ISIN to be issued, such as an offering memorandum, prospectus, or other ‘equivalent’ document that outlines the securities being offered, or the securities that need the international securities identification number.

What is an ISIN number?
An ISIN number, or “ISIN”, or International Securities Identification Number, is a 12 digit code consisting of numbers and letters that distinctly identify securities like stocks and bonds. ISIN numbers are more than 30 years old, and today have been adopted by many countries and exchanges as the sole method used in identifying securities. They are more precise than ticker symbols and other codes and are fast becoming the world’s sole method for securities identification.

Obtain ISIN Numbers
Obtaining an ISIN code for stocks, bonds and other securities is often needed for companies seeking to raise capital, whether debt or equity. The ISIN number code distinctly identifies the securities of the company or fund. The ISIN number is vital for cross border trading and communication.

Getting an ISIN
To get an ISIN number is usually achieved by drafting the proper documentation and then applying for the correct ISIN code. For a public company usually a prospectus is needed, while for a private company seeking to raise capital a private placement memorandum or offering memorandum is needed. This is also true for obtaining a CUSIP number.

What is a CUSIP?
A CUSIP number is 9-character alphanumeric code that identifies a North American security for the purposes of facilitating clearing and settlement of trades.

Obtain a CUSIP Number
To obtain a CUSIP number a company or firm must also draft the proper documentation and apply for the CUSIP number. To get a CUSIP number one must apply to the proper agency that allocates the CUSIP. There are companies who are specialist assisting with the drafting of the documentation and the CUSIP application process.

Why Get an ISIN Code or CUSIP Number?
An ISIN number or CUSIP number is a standard code that is needed today. The numbers help identify a security, much like a social security number does for a person. For cross border trading, an ISIN number is imperative.

Stocks and Bonds and CUSIP Registration
Need a CUSIP number or specialist to help? Seeking to register your bonds, stocks or securities with CUSIP number? Specialist companies can help assist in the setup and registering your securities or bonds with CUSIP in a timely fashion.

CUSIP Bulk Order and Bulk Registration
Often, banks or firms need multiple CUSIP numbers in order to use as identifiers for their securities. Additionally, many of these firms or banks need bulk order CUSIP numbers, and often times they are needed very quickly.

How to Get a CUSIP Number?
Obtaining a CUSIP number is not the easiest process, although it also very common and straight forward. Specialist companies can assist in acquiring a CUSIP number. Documentation must first be drafted (properly) and then, and only then, can one apply for the actual CUSIP identity.

If you need help getting a CUSIP number for your securities? Whether you have bonds, MTNs, private stock or other securities, Specialist companies will evaluate your situation and let you know if they can assist in registering or listing your securities and also assist with a getting you a CUSIP number is both quick and efficiently.

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