Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the 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?
- What happens if a depositor expects to be paid an amount that is different from what the DIC pays?
- When must a depositor file a claim?
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.”