Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation November 7, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has determined to establish the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (``the Committee''). The Committee will provide advice and recommendations on initiatives to expand access to banking services by underserved populations. The Committee will review various issues that may include, but not be limited to, basic retail financial services such as check cashing, money orders, remittances, stored value cards, short-term loans, savings accounts, and other services to promote asset accumulation and financial stability. The Chairman certifies that the establishment of this advisory committee is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the FDIC by law.