Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- How does the closing of an institution affect interest accruing on a deposit?
- How is a depositor notified that an institution in which he or she has a deposit, has been ordered to be closed?
- Can a depositor leave his/her deposit with the transferee institution?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: The Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) is empowered to close a member institution. - Fact: A member institution licensed under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 can only be “closed by or with the approval of The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago as a result of financial difficulties.”
