FDIC Releases General Counsel's Opinion on Interest Charges Under Federal Deposit Insurance Act

Summary

The FDIC's Legal Division has issued a public opinion clarifying what constitutes 'interest' under Section 27 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, providing guidance for institutions subject to the statute and the general public.

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