The liquidator has to take control and then secure, realize and monetize the assets of a company prior to any distribution. The company’s size, composition, complexity and location of the assets, the length of time it takes to liquidate the assets, quality of records and the number of creditors are just some of the elements which can affect when payment is made.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
- When must a depositor file a 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?
- Will the Corporation offset a deposit balance held by a customer against the balance due on the loan?
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.




