Frequently Asked Questions
- How is a depositor notified that an institution in which he or she has a deposit, has been ordered to be closed?
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
- What is the current insured limit?
- When must a depositor file a claim?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Depositors of a failed member institution have an unlimited time within which to make a claim on the Fund. - 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 …
