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by polotics 2204 days ago
Safe deposit box: an asset of the bank in case of liquidation, the contents is not yours when you'd most need it. Insured: Also a counterparty risk: solvability of the insurance company.
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At least here where I live (Germany) deposit content is not an asset of the bank (“Sondervermögen”). It cannot be used for liquidation if things go south for the bank. I assume this is true for most parts of the globe.