In its simplest form, ‘liquidation’ refers to winding up a company by selling off its assets and converting them into cash to pay the company’s secured and unsecured creditors in proportion to the company’s confirmed indebtedness to each creditor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- Who should file a claim if more than one person is authorised to draw on an account?
- Are Mutual Funds insured?
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Certificates, deposit books and other documentary evidence of deposits held in a member institution are not relevant to making claims in the event of a failure. - Fact: A claim, supported by appropriate proof, must be made to the Deposit Insurance Corporation before payment of deposit insurance can be made. As such, all information including certificates, deposit books bank statements etc. would be required to facilitate a smooth payout process. See Tips for Depositors.
