06 Sep 2010
 
Products
Product            
Foreign Currency Long Term Deposit      
                 
Description
Launch date: 3 Nov 03.

This product offers long term FCY deposits at very competitive rates in USD, EUR and GBP for periods of 24/ 37/48 or 60 months.
 
   
Features
• Minimum Deposit amount of 5000 units in USD/EUR/GBP
• Deposits offered for periods of 24 / 37 / 48 or 60 months. Floating interest rates, re-priced quarterly on 1st Jan, 1st Apr, 1st July and 1st Oct every year.
• Interest is repriced and capitalized quarterly with interest payable at maturity. Interest can be credited into either an MUR or FCY a/c.
 
   
Benefits
• Acceptable as collateral for banking facilities
• Could provide a hedge against currency fluctuations
• Very market competitive interest rates, benchmarked against LIBOR
   
                     
FAQs              
• What is the minimum amount required for deposits in USD/GBP/EUR?
5000 units in any of these currencies

• How is my interest paid?
Interest is repriced quarterly and will be capitalized to be paid at maturity and can be credited into either an MUR or FCY a/c.

• What do I do if I need the money prior to the maturity date?
a) Encashment of deposit prior to maturity is at the discretion of the bank.
b) Interest may be forfeited if funds are withdrawn within 3 months of date of deposit.
c) Interest payable at 1% below applicable rate for past period or savings rate whichever is lower + breakage cost as applicable, at the discretion of the Bank
 
For more information please call our hotline on 207 0111
(during weekdays from 08:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs)
 
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