Fact: Mutual funds, be they general or issued as a member’s proprietary funds, are NOT covered by deposit insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
- What is a Liquidator’s certificate?
- How does a depositor establish an insurance claim?
- If a depositor has more than $200,000 (the current insured limit) in a closed institution and is paid $200,000 by the DIC, what happens to the amount in excess of $200,000?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Deposit insurance can be claimed while the member institution is still continuing in operation. - Fact: Deposit insurance is ONLY activated upon closure of a member institution.




