A Commitment to Integrity and Ethics
Our mission at the FDIC is to maintain stability and public confidence in the U.S. financial system. Doing so requires many different talents, backgrounds and perspectives, but the foundational requirement is a commitment to ethics and integrity. The FDIC Code of Conduct applies to everyone working with or on behalf of the FDIC. Our Code is comprised of both federal and FDIC-specific standards for acting with honesty, integrity and transparency consistent with what the American public expect of us, and what we should demand from each other.
These principles ensure public confidence in the Federal Government by requiring employees to uphold ethical conduct.
These standards address the unique ethical considerations FDIC employees face in both their professional duties and personal financial activities.
Our Values Shape Our Actions
Our values define who we are as an organization and how we fulfill our mission. These guiding principles shape our decisions, drive our actions, and help build and maintain trust with the public, the banks we supervise, and each other. By living these values every day, we honor our commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Fairness
We are dedicated to treating others with dignity, respect, and impartiality, ensuring that our decisions and actions are just and equitable.
Accountability
We are accountable to each other and to the public to operate responsibly, meet our commitments, and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.
Competence
We are a highly skilled, dedicated, and inclusive workforce that is committed to continuous learning and improvement while empowered to achieve outstanding results.
Effectiveness
We respond quickly and successfully to risks in the agency, insured depository institutions, and the financial system by valuing and relying on a highly capable and diverse workforce.
Integrity
We adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards, while remaining public service oriented, honest, and transparent with each other, the American public, and the financial system.
Teamwork
We coordinate, collaborate, and cooperate internally and with other agencies to achieve common objectives for the betterment of one another, the American public, and the financial system.