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How easy would it be for savers to get compensation, considering the current banking climate, from banks in Iceland and Nigeria ? I read that some compensation would come from FSA and some from abroad.

smurfchops Mon 06/10/08 08:19

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Ethel
Tue 07/10/08
12:13

Yes, in many cases. If the foreign bank is regulated by the FSA then the compensation rules and claims are exactly the same as for UK banks.

Kaupthung Edge is fully regulated by the FSA so is totally covered.

IceSave is slightly different - it opted for a different entry to the FSA (passport exemption). If that goes bust the first €20000 will be compensated by the Icelandic government, with the UK scheme making the difference up to £50000.

Of course, we don't know if the Icelandic economy could afford the compensation, but as it is in agreement with the Scandinavian countries it should be okay and as the UK government agreed to this scheme it is highly likely that should the worst happen and no compensation be forthcoming from Iceland, then the UK scheme would compensate the whole amount.

So, in brief, Kaupthung Edge is 100% safe guaranteed.
IceSave should be.

bobbybob
Tue 07/10/08
21:30

Thanks Ethel at last someone who understands. I work for KE and have been trying all day to get this through to people. Just feel like pulling your hair out sometimes

smurfchops
Wed 08/10/08
09:08

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What about if the same happens to ICICI ... in Nigeria ?

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