Visual: The words Depositor Compensation Scheme appear on screen, with an illustration of a female next to the text. The female character has her hair tied up in a bun, is wearing a pounamu and is holding a large coin in her hand.
Audio: The Depositor Compensation Scheme or DCS, is here to help protect your money.
Visual: Scene inside a bank vault. The camera pulls back as the bank teller, Aroha, appears on screen.
Audio: In the unlikely event that your deposit taker...
Visual: Cut to front of Shaky Isles Bank. As the main female character walks past, shutters appear, with a sign that says "Permanently Closed".
Audio: like your bank, building society, credit union or finance company, goes out of business.
Visual: In shock, the main character fumbles the coin. The coin continues to fall down through the frame.
Audio: You’ll be covered up to $100,000 per deposit taker when your money is held in DCS-protected accounts.
Visual: The coin falls into a net. The female pulls the net with the coin in it back into the street scene with Shaky Isles Bank.
Audio: It’s like having a safety net for your money.
Visual: Close ups of advertising signs for financial products - everyday accounts, online call savings, notice saver and term deposits with interest rates and fees.
Audio: It covers a range of financial products like transaction, savings, notice, and term deposit accounts.
Visual: Cut to scene in front of Tooty Fruity store. A female pushing a stroller walks past as the store owner waves to her. They are each holding a coin with a net around it.
Audio: Coverage is automatic if your money is in a DCS-protected account.
Visual: Cut to the main female character sitting outside Minted Cafe looking at her phone.
Audio: But the DCS doesn’t cover every financial product.
Visual: Close up of mobile phone screen, with different financial products listed. The DCS logo comes into view.
Audio: So, check your deposit taker’s website to see which of their products are protected.
Visual: Cut to close up of Aroha, the bank teller as she smiles.
Audio: Or talk to them for more information.
Visual: The words dcs.govt.nz appear on screen
Audio: Visit dcs.govt.nz to learn more.