Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- If a depositor has more than $200,000 (the current insured limit) in a closed institution and is paid $200,000 by the DIC, what happens to the amount in excess of $200,000?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Mutual Funds are covered by Deposit Insurance. - Fact: Mutual funds, be they general or issued as a member’s proprietary funds, are NOT covered by deposit insurance.
