The interest of a beneficiary in a valid irrevocable trust, is insured up to $200,000 separately from the individual accounts of the settlor, the trustee or other beneficiaries. However, all trust interests created by the same settlor (grantor) in the same institution for the same beneficiary will be added together and insured in the aggregate up to a maximum of $200,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the closing of an institution affect interest accruing on a deposit?
- What does a deposit transfer involve?
- Can a depositor leave his/her deposit with the transferee institution?
- If a depositor has an account in the main office of an institution and also at a branch office, are these accounts separately insured?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: The Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) is empowered to close a member institution. - 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.”
