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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What procedure does the DIC follow after an institution has been closed?
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
- In the event of a deposit transfer, how will a depositor know when and where he can withdraw his funds?
- What is the current insured limit?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Mutual Funds are covered by Deposit Insurance. - Fact: Mutual funds, be they general or issued as a member’s proprietary funds, are NOT covered by deposit insurance.
