Frequently Asked Questions
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- How is a depositor notified that an institution in which he or she has a deposit, has been ordered to be closed?
- Can a depositor leave his/her deposit with the transferee institution?
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.”
