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 funds.
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 association. 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.
To view the complete 2005 Annual Report,
visit our Web site at: www.fdic.gov
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 funds.
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 association. 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.
To view the complete 2005 Annual Report,
visit our Web site at: www.fdic.gov