Fact: The interests held by beneficiaries established under an irrevocable express trust account are insured separately up to the maximum TT$200,000 prescribed limit. Additionally, interests in accounts held by the Settlor, Trustee or Administrator of an irrevocable trust account are insured separately from the interests of the beneficiaries named under an irrevocable express trust account.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the borrower’s obligations to the institution continue after the 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?
- What is the insurance coverage on a trust account held under the provisions of an irrevocable express trust?
- Which institutions depositors are insured by the DIC?
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.
