Frequently Asked Questions
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- Are Mutual Funds insured?
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Depositors of a failed member institution would receive payment immediately upon closure of the failed member. - Fact: The legislation governing the operations of the Deposit Insurance system provides for payout to commence within 3 months of the closure of a member institution.
