Fact: Depositors are granted a 12 month window in which to make a claim after which they can claim against the estate of the failed member. After the passage of 12 months, claims can only be made against the estate of the failed member institution payment for which would depend on the values realised from disposal of the assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
- Does deposit insurance protect the interests of creditors other than depositors of a failed institution?
- 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: All financial institutions that take deposits are covered under the Deposit Insurance Fund - Fact: ONLY member institutions that are licensed under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 are covered under the Deposit Insurance Fund. This legislation provides for the regulation of commercial banks and other institutions engaged in the business of banking and business of a financial nature.