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THE THIRD SCHEDULE before referred toCO-OPERATIVE DEPOSIT PROTECTION SCHEMECODE OF PRACTICE

PART BADVERTISING OF INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

37.  A clear indication of the type of deposit must be given by satisfying the following—

(a)Advertisements must contain a clear statement of the conditions for withdrawal, including the amount of any charges levied, the period of any notice required and the extent of any interest forfeited.

(b)Where interest is forfeited on any withdrawal without notice, words such as “instant access” or “immediate withdrawals” must not be displayed together with the rate of interest without clear qualification.

(c)For accounts which do not allow withdrawals, even after notice, without forfeiting interest, the text of the advertisement must include a statement indicating that, if a withdrawal is made, the stated interest rate will not be achieved.

(d)Where a maximum or minimum amount must be deposited to achieve the stated interest rate, the text of the advertisement must include a clear statement to this effect.