Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Liquidator appointed?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- If a depositor has an account in the main office of an institution and also at a branch office, are these accounts separately insured?
- How does a depositor establish an insurance claim?
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.
