Payments, called dividends, depend on the rate of recovery from the liquidation of the assets of the institution, and the extent and priority of claims from other creditors of the institution. Final disbursements may take several years, depending on the type of assets to be realised.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is deposit insurance payable?
- If two or more persons, for example a husband and wife, have, in addition to the individually owned accounts of each, a valid joint account in the same insured institution, is each account separately insured?
- 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 happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
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.
