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
- Are foreign deposits insured?
- Will the Corporation offset a deposit balance held by a customer against the balance due on the loan?
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
- What happens to those depositors whose accounts are subject to further examination?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Placing funds in any instrument offered by a member institution would be covered by the DIC - Fact: ONLY Savings Accounts (including interest), Current Accounts (including interest) and Fixed Deposit Accounts (including interest), inclusive of any outstanding balances due (uncleared deposits) to these accounts, are considered for deposit insurance coverage.
