Frequently Asked Questions
- Does deposit insurance protect the interests of creditors other than depositors of a failed institution?
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- What procedure does the DIC follow after an institution has been closed?
- How does the closing of an institution affect interest accruing on a deposit?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Placing funds in different types of deposits such as CDs, Chequing, Savings with the same member institution would increase insurance coverage. - Fact: Deposits held by the same person in the same member institution in the form of CD’s, Chequing and Savings accounts are added together and insured up to a maximum of TT$200,000.
