(3)To keep the amount of information to be notified within reasonable limits, only information that is relevant for assessing an initial notification should be transmitted to competent authorities. An initial notification should include details for identifying the branch and credit institution wishing to establish this branch as well as details for examining the branch's programme of operations envisaged by the credit institution. These details should include financial forecasts for the next three years in order for the competent authorities to ensure that the activities of the branch will not undermine the soundness of the financial situation of the credit institution in the future. These details should also include information on the levels and scope of protection offered to the branch's customers.