Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
- When is the Liquidator appointed?
- If a depositor has an account in the main office of an institution and also at a branch office, are these accounts separately insured?
- Does deposit insurance protect the interests of creditors other than depositors of a failed institution?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: All financial institutions that take deposits are covered under the Deposit Insurance Fund - Fact: ONLY member institutions that are licensed under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 are covered under the Deposit Insurance Fund. This legislation provides for the regulation of commercial banks and other institutions engaged in the business of banking and business of a financial nature.
