Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures

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Definition

Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures creates an identification number with nine digits, called a CUSIP number, for all stocks and registered bonds. It is an ID number used to record transactions in security trading. The number aids clearing and settlement process in security trading. This system has been implemented for faster security trading.

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