The Financial Claims Scheme (FCS) is an Australian Government scheme that provides protection to deposit-holders with Australian incorporated banks, building societies and credit unions (known as authorised deposit-taking institutions or ADIs), and general insurance policyholders and claimants, in the unlikely event that one of these financial institutions fails.
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What We DoFDIC Consumer News How Does the FDIC Protect Consumers?FDIC Insurance | Wells FargoCan I Retire On 2 Million Dollars? Is 2 Million Enough?The FCS is a government-backed safety net for deposits of up to $250,000 per account holder per ADI. It also covers most general insurance policies for claims up to $5,000, with claims above $5,000 eligible if they fulfil certain criteria.
Once activated by the Australian Government, the FCS is administered by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
