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Financial Institution Letters

Financial Institution Letters (FILs) are addressed to the Chief Executive Officers of the financial institutions on the FIL's distribution list -- generally, FDIC-supervised institutions. FILs may announce new regulations and policies, new FDIC publications, and a variety of other matters of principal interest to those responsible for operating a bank or savings association.

Inactive FIL List

FDIC Statements of Policy

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FIL Number / Title Title Issue Date Category
FIL-96-2020 Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Areas of Florida Affected by Hurricane Sally Disaster Relief
FIL-97-2005 Regulatory Relief Guidance to Assist Financial Institutions in Responding to Hurricane Rita Disaster Relief
FIL-97-2006 Deposit Insurance Assessments Final Rule on Late Assessment Penalties Deposit Insurance Fund
FIL-97-2007 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Potential CRA and Business Opportunities may be Available Before the Start of Tax Season Community Reinvestment Act
FIL-98-2020 Net Stable Funding Ratio: Liquidity Risk Measurement Standards and Disclosure Requirements Liquidity, Funds Management, and Sensitivity to Risk
FIL-99-2020 The FDIC Approves Interim Final Rule to Provide Temporary Relief from Part 363 Audit and Reporting Requirements Accounting, Auditing, and Securities Disclosure