National Securities Identifying Number
A National Securities Identifying Number or NSIN is a generic nine digit number which identifies a fungible security. The NSIN is issued by a national numbering agency (NNA) designated for that country. Regional substitute NNAs have been allocated the task of functioning as NNAs in those countries where NNAs have not yet been established. NSINs are used as part of the makeup of a product's ISIN.
Sample NNA and NSIN designations
- In the United States the NNA is the CUSIP Services Bureau, and the NSIN is the CUSIP.
- In the United Kingdom, the NNA is the London Stock Exchange, and the NSIN is the SEDOL.
- In France, the NNA is Euroclear France, and the NSIN is the Euroclear.
- In Germany, the NNA is Wertpapier Mitteilungen, and the NSIN is the WKN.
See also
External links
- ANNA Directory: Numbering Agencies for all participating countries