FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial data and analytics company serving the global investment community. It aggregates data from exchanges, brokerages, news sources, and third-party providers into its workstation and cloud-based platform, offering portfolio analytics, risk management, performance measurement, research management, trading, and wealth management tools. Its client base is primarily buy-side institutions such as asset managers, hedge funds, wealth managers, and corporate and banking clients, with buy-side firms accounting for the majority of annual subscription value. FactSet also owns CUSIP Global Services, the operator of the CUSIP securities identifier system. Revenue is generated mainly through subscription-based fees for platform access and data, supplemented by professional services and content licensing. The company operates globally, with significant operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.