FDIC to Convene Meeting of its Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion
On Thursday, October 7, at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will convene a meeting of its Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN). The FDIC Board of Directors established ComE-IN in November 2006 to provide the agency with advice and recommendations on important initiatives to expand access to banking services for underserved populations.
The meeting’s agenda includes three panels of experts discussing the topics of innovation, recent housing market trends, and the opportunity to expand account access during tax season. The innovation panel will feature team members from the FDITECH Financial Inclusion Tech Sprint – “Breaking Down Barriers: Reaching the Last Mile of the Unbanked.” The committee will also report out on key challenges and opportunities for inclusion in their communities. Read the full agenda.
Who:
- Chairman Jelena McWilliams and Other Members of FDIC Board of Directors
- Senior FDIC Leadership
- Advisory Committee Members
What:
Meeting of the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion
When:
Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. ET
How:
This virtual meeting is open to the public via live webcast.
Media Contact:
Julianne Fisher Breitbeil
202-340-2043
JBreitbeil@FDIC.gov.