Article 36

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: prospective members: at least the information set out in Article 41; members: at least the information set out in Articles 37 to 40, 42 and 44; and beneficiaries: at least the information set out in Articles 37, 43 and 44. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be: regularly updated; 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; not misleading, and consistency shall be ensured in the vocabulary and content; presented in a way that is easy to read; 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 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. Member States may adopt or maintain further provisions on information to be given to prospective members, members and beneficiaries.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-27 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.