Seidman Says FDIC Should Support Banking Industry

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NEW ORLEANS - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. should actively support the banking industry on legislation or regulations involving th e health of the banking system, FDIC Chairman-designate William Seidman said Wednesday.

Seidman, whose appointment by President Reagan was confirmed last week, said at a news conference at the American Bankers Association convention that the FDIC's primary concern was the safety and soundness of the banking system.

""Therefore, we should work closely with the industry because we have the same goals,'' Seidman said.

In remarks to a general session of the convention, Seidman said the FDIC should be the bankers' strongest …