Deposit Insurance Corporation
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The Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) was established by the Central Bank and Financial Institutions (Non-Banking) (Amendment) Act, 1986. The DIC plays a critical role in contributing to the continued stability of Trinidad and Tobago's financial system as a whole. Its main function is to manage a Fund to provide insurance protection for depositors against the potential loss of their deposits should a member financial institution fail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- If a depositor has more than $125,000 (the current insured limit) in a failed institution and is paid $125,000 by the DIC, what happens to the amount in excess of $125,000?
- Are foreign deposits insured?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- If a person has an interest in more than one joint account, what is the extent of his or her insurance coverage?