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Approximately 8.5 million Romanians are enrolled in mandatory private pension funds, but many are unaware of their fund details or accumulated amounts. They can check this information online through a dedicated portal, pilonul2.ro, which allows users to identify their fund and access their personal account. Over a million Romanians accessed the portal in the first ten months of 2026. Participants can verify their fund by entering their name and personal identification number. The portal also provides links to fund administrators for account access. Regular checks help participants monitor their contributions and accumulated savings. Funds are invested in financial markets, and the value can fluctuate. Payments from the second pillar can only be made under specific legal conditions, such as retirement or disability. As of September 30, 2026, around 365,000 Romanians had received payments totaling approximately 8.5 billion lei. The APAPR has introduced a virtual assistant, "Domnul…