The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will launch a depositor compensation scheme on July 1, protecting up to NZ$100,000 per eligible depositor if a licensed bank or financial institution fails, the central bank said on its website.
The scheme will apply to deposits held in current, savings, notice, and term deposit accounts at banks, building societies, credit unions, and finance companies that take retail deposits, RBNZ said.
Bonds and managed investment schemes are not covered under the scheme.
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