FDIC Official Signs, Advertisement of Membership, False Advertising, Misrepresentation of Insured Status, and Misuse of the FDIC's Name or Logo
Summary
The FDIC is proposing new rules to prevent banks and financial institutions from misleading customers about whether their deposits are protected by federal insurance. The regulation aims to stop false advertising and misuse of the FDIC name or logo, ensuring people can trust what banks tell them about deposit safety.
Key Points
- 1Banks must be honest about FDIC deposit insurance coverage and cannot mislead customers about what is actually protected
- 2Banks are prohibited from misusing the FDIC's name, logo, or official signs in ways that could deceive consumers
- 3The rule cracks down on false advertising claims about deposit insurance that could give customers a false sense of security
- 4Banks that violate these rules could face penalties and enforcement action from the FDIC
- 5The public has until October 21, 2025 to submit comments before the FDIC finalizes this regulation
Key Dates
August 21, 2025
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