Frequently Asked Questions
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- Are foreign deposits insured?
- Does the borrower’s obligations to the institution continue after the institution is closed?
- 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: 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.
