Values
The FDIC and its employees have a long
and continuing tradition of distinguished
public service. Six core values guide FDIC
employees as they strive to fulfill the
Corporation’s mission and vision:
Integrity
FDIC employees adhere to the highest
ethical standards in the performance of
their duties and responsibilities.
Competence
The FDIC maintains a highly skilled,
dedicated, and diverse workforce.
Teamwork
FDIC employees work cooperatively with
one another and with employees in other
regulatory agencies to accomplish the
Corporation’s mission.
Effectiveness
The FDIC responds quickly and successfully
to identified risks in insured financial
institutions and in the broader financial
system.
Financial Stewardship
The FDIC acts as a responsible fiduciary,
consistently operating in an efficient
and cost-effective manner on behalf of
insured financial institutions and other
stakeholders.
Fairness
The FDIC treats all employees, insured
financial institutions, and other stakeholders
with impartiality and mutual respect.
Mission
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) is an independent agency created
by the Congress that maintains the stability
and public confidence in the nation’s financial
system by insuring deposits, examining
and supervising financial institutions, and
managing receiverships.
Vision
The FDIC is a leader in developing and
implementing sound public policies,
identifying and addressing risks in the
nation’s financial system, and effectively
and efficiently carrying out its insurance,
supervisory, and receivership management
responsibilities.