🌍 What is an ISIN?
International Securities Identification Number
US Capital Private Bank Knowledge Base
🔢 ISIN Overview
An ISIN is a 12-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies securities globally. It is used for cross-border settlement, trading, and regulatory reporting.
| Field | Detail |
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| 🔑 Format | 2-letter country code + 9-character NSIN + 1 check digit |
| 🌐 Purpose | International recognition & settlement |
| 🏦 Issued By | National Numbering Agencies (NNAs), or CUSIP Global Services in the U.S. |
| 📘 Standard | ISO 6166 |
🏛️ Why You Need an ISIN
An ISIN is essential for listing, trading, clearing, and institutional investing. It is often required when your security is:
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📄 Registered for public/private offering
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📊 Listed on Bloomberg Terminal, Euroclear, or Clearstream
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🔁 Included in cross-border trades or SWIFT messages
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💻 Tokenized or digitized and made available to institutional custodians
🛠️ Steps to Obtain an ISIN
✅ Step 1: Secure a CUSIP or Local Identifier
In the U.S., ISINs are derived from CUSIP numbers.
(See: How to Obtain a CUSIP)
✅ Step 2: Apply via CUSIP Global Services (CGS)
Website: https://www.cusip.com
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Choose "Request Identifier"
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Select ISIN registration
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Provide your existing CUSIP and legal documents
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Pay applicable fees
In other jurisdictions, contact your National Numbering Agency (NNA) via https://www.anna-web.org
✅ Step 3: Receive & Use the ISIN
Once issued:
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Add ISIN to your offering circulars, investor docs, and term sheets
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Register with Euroclear / Clearstream for international clearing
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Enable access via Bloomberg, Reuters, SWIFT, or bank custodians
🌟 Use Case – USCPBGOLD Token
US Capital Private Bank’s gold-backed asset token, USCPBGOLD, is structured for institutional transparency and liquidity using:
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✅ CUSIP
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✅ ISIN
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✅ ERC-20 smart contract audit
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✅ Cross-border clearing via Euroclear/CIPS
📩 Contact us if you're launching a tokenized asset, bond, or structured security that requires institutional-grade registration.
📌 Key Compliance Points
| 🛡️ Requirement | 🔍 Detail |
|---|---|
| 📘 AML/KYC | Verified issuer, no anonymous issuance |
| 📜 Legal Disclosure | Full PPM or offering circular |
| 💳 Institutional Eligibility | Required for ISINs intended for clearing via Euroclear |
| 🧾 Regulatory Oversight | SEC (U.S.), ESMA (EU), or other, depending on domicile |
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📞 Contact US Capital Private Bank
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://uscapitalprivatebank.com
📞 Phone: +971529926005
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