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Article 44 Fair, clear and not misleading information requirements

(Article 24(3) of Directive 2014/65/EU)

1. Investment firms shall ensure that all information they address to, or disseminate in such a way that it is likely to be received by, retail or professional clients or potential retail or professional clients, including marketing communications, satisfies the conditions laid down in paragraphs 2 to 8.

2. Investment firm shall ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 complies with the following conditions:

(a) the information includes the name of the investment firm,

(b) the information is accurate and always gives a fair and prominent indication of any relevant risks when referencing any potential benefits of an investment service or financial instrument,

(c) the information uses a font size in the indication of relevant risks that is at least equal to the predominant font size used throughout the information provided, as well as a layout ensuring such indication is prominent,

(d) the information is sufficient for, and presented in a way that is likely to be understood by, the average member of the group to whom it is directed, or by whom it is likely to be received,

(e) the information does not disguise, diminish or obscure important items, statements or warnings,