FDIC To Ask Congress For An Increase In Deposit Insurance

Published October 1st, 2008 - 03:38 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The FDIC is expected to ask Congress for an expansion on insurance limits to customer deposits when the policy body resumes its normal meetings. Currently, the FDIC insures individual accounts up to $100,000. They are expected to ask for protection up to $250,000. Both presidential candidates have suggested a similar moves in their respective speeches, while other policy officials have said it would be a positive step.