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Iceland reaches deal to pay British, Dutch clients of failed bank

Reykjavik - Iceland's government on Sunday agreed to reimburse British and Dutch depositors of failed internet bank Icesave. The agreement with the British and Dutch governments and other EU countries clears the way for the troubled Atlantic island n...
Posted : Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:54:32 GMT
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Reykjavik - Iceland's government on Sunday agreed to reimburse British and Dutch depositors of failed internet bank Icesave. The agreement with the British and Dutch governments and other EU countries clears the way for the troubled Atlantic island nation to receive help this week from the International Monetary Fund and other sources.

Foreign Minister Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir said in Reykjavik that deposits by British and Dutch citizens in Icesave amount to some 3.5 billion euros (4.4 billion dollars).

The European Union would help Iceland with credit to fulfil obligations to international bank clients. Reykjavik is hoping for more than 6 billion dollars in assistance.

Restitution for deposits up to 20,000 euros per client would be covered under Icelandic law. British and Dutch clients will be reimbursed under the rules of the European Economic Area, according to the agreement. Iceland does not belong to the EU, but is a member of the economic community.

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