Fact: A member institution licensed under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 can only be “closed by or with the approval of The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago as a result of financial difficulties.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are foreign deposits insured?
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- In the event of a deposit transfer, how will a depositor know when and where he can withdraw his funds?
- What happens if a depositor expects to be paid an amount that is different from what the DIC pays?
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.




