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New Deposit Insurance Limits
On October 3, 2008, FDIC deposit insurance temporarily increased from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2009.
Summary of Deposit Insurance Coverage
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Joint Release/Agencies Seek Public Comment On Proposed Rulemaking To Lower Risk Weights for Claims on, or Guaranteed by, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
October 7, 2008
Joint Release/Agencies Seek Public Comment On Proposed Rulemaking To Lower Risk Weights for Claims on, or Guaranteed by, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
FDIC Board Adopts Restoration Plan -- Proposes Higher Assessments on Insured Banks
October 7, 2008
FDIC Board Adopts Restoration Plan -- Proposes Higher Assessments on Insured Banks
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Temporarily Increases Basic FDIC Insurance Coverage from $100,000 to $250,000 Per Depositor
October 7, 2008
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Temporarily Increases Basic FDIC Insurance Coverage from $100,000 to $250,000 Per Depositor
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The FDIC's national public service campaign designed to help consumers learn about the benefits and limitations of deposit insurance; featuring personal finance expert Suze Orman and a link to EDIE the Estimator.
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FDIC Board Meeting
October 7, 2008
The FDIC Board of Directors met in open session on October 7, 2008; documents and video are available. FDIC Board Meeting
Acquisition of Washington Mutual Bank
September 25, 2008
Banking operations of Washington Mutual, Inc were sold in a transaction facilitated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) and the FDIC. All deposit accounts and all loans have been transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank. Acquisition of Washington Mutual Bank
Is My Account Fully Insured?
September 19, 2008
A tool to help failed bank depositors determine if your account is fully insured by the FDIC. Is My Account Fully Insured?

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