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2003 Annual Report |
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is the independent deposit insurance agency created by Congress in 1933 to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's banking system. In its unique role as deposit insurer of banks and savings associations, and in cooperation with the other state and federal regulatory agencies, the 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 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. MissionThe FDIC, an independent agency created by the Congress, contributes to 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 an organization dedicated to identifying, analyzing and addressing existing and emerging risks in order to promote stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system. Values The FDIC has identified seven core values that guide corporate operations. The values reflect the ideals that the FDIC expects all of its employees to strive for as they accomplish the tasks needed to fulfill the mission.
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