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Commission Regulation (EU) No 583/2010 Article 5

Commission Regulation (EU) No 583/2010 Article 5

Presentation and language

Article 5

1.   A key investor information document shall be: (a) presented and laid out in a way that is easy to read, using characters of readable size; (b) clearly expressed and written in language that communicates in a way that facilitates the investor's understanding of the information being communicated, in particular where: (i) the language used is clear, succinct and comprehensible; (ii) the use of jargon is avoided; (iii) technical terms are avoided when everyday words can be used instead; (c) focused on the key information that investors need. 2.   Where colours are used, they shall not diminish the comprehensibility of the information in the event that the key investor information document is printed or photocopied in black and white. 3.   Where the design of the corporate branding of the management company or the group to which it belongs is used, it shall not distract the investor or obscure the text.

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