FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation This page contains a drop-down menu that utilizes javascript to link to the following pages: Quick Links for Bankers Quick Links for Consumers Quick Links for Analysts Quick Links for Investors Quick Links for Press En Español QUICK LINKS FOR Bankers Consumers Analysts Investors Press En Español SEARCH THE SITE FDIC: Information Targeted to Your Needs An independent agency created by Congress in 1933, the FDIC supervises banks, insures deposits up to $100,000 and helps maintain a stable and sound banking system.     What's New       View all updates December 15, 2005 - Regional Economic Database (RECON) Updated For Third Quarter 2005 December 12, 2005 - Hurricane Recovery Information Updated contact and bank information December 6, 2005 - Supervisory Insights Journal - Winter 2005      Press Releases       View all releases December 20, 2005 - Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Propose Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products December 14, 2005 - Federal Bank and Thrift Regulatory Agencies Publish Guide to Help Financial Institutions Comply with Information Security Gui