A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 7
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.
In its unique role as deposit insurer of banks
and savings associations, and in cooperation
with the other state and federal regulatory
agencies, the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) promotes the safety
and soundness of the U.S. financial system
and the insured depository institutions by
identifying, monitoring and addressing risks
to the deposit insurance fund.
The FDIC promotes public understanding
and the development of sound public policy
by providing timely and accurate financial
and economic information and analyses.
It minimizes disruptive effects from the
failure of banks and savings associations.
It assures fairness in the sale of financial
products and the provision of financial
services.
The FDIC’s long and continuing tradition
of excellence in public service is supported
and sustained by a highly skilled and diverse
workforce that continuously monitors and
responds rapidly and successfully to changes
in the financial environment.
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.
In its unique role as deposit insurer of banks
and savings associations, and in cooperation
with the other state and federal regulatory
agencies, the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) promotes the safety
and soundness of the U.S. financial system
and the insured depository institutions by
identifying, monitoring and addressing risks
to the deposit insurance fund.
The FDIC promotes public understanding
and the development of sound public policy
by providing timely and accurate financial
and economic information and analyses.
It minimizes disruptive effects from the
failure of banks and savings associations.
It assures fairness in the sale of financial
products and the provision of financial
services.
The FDIC’s long and continuing tradition
of excellence in public service is supported
and sustained by a highly skilled and diverse
workforce that continuously monitors and
responds rapidly and successfully to changes
in the financial environment.