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• Bank Examinations
  Learn how the FDIC examines banks.
• Laws & Regulations
  Review the laws and regulations that govern the actions of FDIC-insured institutions.
• Resources for Bank Officers & Directors
  Explore resources specifically designed for banking professionals.
• Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
  Helping to meet the credit needs of the local communities.
• FDICconnect
  Access the FDIC's e-government site for bankers.
• Bank Financial Reports
  Review guidelines, forms, and instructions for preparing the Report of Condition and Income or the Thrift Financial Report.
• Examiner Training Programs
  Learn about training programs for both federal and state examiners.
• Bank Applications
  Access statutes and regulations, guidance, and forms for preparing certain applications.

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• FDIC Videos

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• The FDIC presents several types of videos to assist different users:

  • Deposit Insurance Videos: Information about deposit insurance coverage for bank customers.
  • FDIC Technical Assistance Videos: A series of educational videos designed to provide useful information to bank directors, officers, and employees on areas of supervisory focus and regulatory changes.
  • Deposit Insurance Fund: A background video discussing the purpose and funding of the fund that is used to protect deposits.