Deposit Insurance Fund Definition

Deposit Insurance Fund

Definition

DIF. An insurance fund that guarantees deposits at banks or other savings institutions up to a certain amount. The Deposit Insurance Fund is maintained by the government through insurance premiums charged to depository institutions, with institutions carrying higher risks being assessed higher premiums

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