On Tuesday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation proposed an increase in insurance fees that would double the current rate charged to a financial institution for accepting deposits. Oher changes that will affect fees imposed upon institutions of higher risk are scheduled for April. FDIC Chairwoman Sheila Bair asserts the industry’s need for the current action. Unless an alternative is agreed upon, the change will take effect on January 1st, 2009.
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