Article 36
Principles
1. Taking into account the nature of the pension scheme established, Member States shall ensure that every IORP registered or authorised in their territories provides to:
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prospective members: at least the information set out in Article 41; |
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members: at least the information set out in Articles 37 to 40, 42 and 44; and |
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beneficiaries: at least the information set out in Articles 37, 43 and 44. |
2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be:
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regularly updated; |
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written in a clear manner, using clear, succinct and comprehensible language, avoiding the use of jargon and avoiding technical terms where everyday words can be used instead; |
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not misleading, and consistency shall be ensured in the vocabulary and content; |
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presented in a way that is easy to read; |
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available in an official language of the Member State whose social and labour law relevant to the field of occupational pension schemes is applicable to the pension scheme concerned; and |
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made available to prospective members, members and beneficiaries free of charge through electronic means, including on a durable medium or by means of a website, or on paper. |
3. Member States may adopt or maintain further provisions on information to be given to prospective members, members and beneficiaries.