The Montepio Associação Mutualista is a majority stakeholder of Banco Montepio, holding almost all of its share capital. Mutualist products are types of social security benefits for individuals. They are not bank deposits, insurance, retirement plans, investment funds or financial instruments, and are not covered by the Deposit Guarantee Fund, the Investor Compensation System, or by any other public or state guarantee or protection system. Only the Association's assets cover the liabilities undertaken. Subscription to the Mutualist products can be made at Banco Montepio branches or through the Association's digital channels - montepio.org or mymontepio.org - with Banco Montepio acting as a distributor. Banco Montepio and Montepio Associação Mutualista are independent entities, with a different nature and legal regime, namely Banco Montepio is a credit institution, while the Montepio Associação Mutualista is a private social solidarity institution, regulated by its own diploma (Decree Law no. 72/90, of March 3) and other applicable legislation. It is not a credit institution, an insurance company or an investment/pension fund management company.