Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Definition

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the US Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the US financial system by:

Insuring deposits
Examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection
Making large and complex financial institutions resolvable and
Managing receiverships.