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Obserwator Finansowy features views and analysis of economy in Poland and other countries, written by some of the best journalists, economists and analysts. Our mission is to share knowledge of economics and financial markets in the world.
Obserwator Finansowy is a project under aegis of the Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski. We have published thousands of articles about the Polish and global economy. Our journalists have conducted hundreds of interviews with Nobel laureates, distinguished economists, business leaders and politicians with views across the political spectrum.
In this section you can find selected articles in English.
A portrait of the Polish retail financial services
Piotr RosikThe growing role of the Polish retail financial services, both for the providers and for customers, has been even too evident in recent years. There is a lot going on this market: fintechs are emerging, banks are...
Hungary should soon have Russian gas via TurkStream
Jo HarperDeliveries of Russian gas to Hungary through the TurkStream could start late 2021 or early 2022, state secretary for energy at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Péter Kaderják, said. The project creates a "third...
Corruption in Southeast Europe increases
Jan MuśThe most recent Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International shows some disquieting facts concerning the Southeast Europe. Doing business there requires a different perspective on corruption and nepotism, which,...
Criminal waste
Jo HarperThree British waste disposal companies have been under investigation by the UK's Environment Agency (EA) for sending 1,000 tons of falsely labelled recyclable waste to Poland and there are likely many more cases to come.
How maritime navigation will change after new climate regulations
Jacek SuderOver recent years, increasingly stringent rules have been introduced to reduce contamination of fuel used in maritime transport. These activities affect the global structure of trade in crude oil and can increase shipping...
Poland getting up, starting up
Jo HarperThe Polish venture capital scene had a strong second half of 2019, with over PLN1bn (EUR235.7m) invested in start-ups in the Q3, led by DocPlanner, Brainly and Booksy pulling in large investment rounds from overseas...
Will Poland be affected by the decline in car production in Germany?
Obserwator FinansowyPolish Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers of automotive parts are experiencing a slowdown in German exports. On the other hand, sales of components to other countries are increasing. In 2019, German automotive sector production...
Booming air traffic in central Europe
Filip BrokešBy 2040, Europe’s air traffic is expected to grow by nearly 50 per cent, according to conservative estimates. Most of that growth will be driven by the booming aviation markets in Central and Southeast Europe. Only the...
Investors keep avoiding Ukraine
Michał KozakThe Ukrainian authorities are constantly promoting their country’s “good investment climate” among foreign investors. However, Ukraine still is not a place where regular investors from the West could bring their...
Is Davos changing the capitalism?
Vedran ObućinaDuring the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the US President Donald Trump only mentioned climate change, while Greta Thunberg accused top managers of failing to take action to stem climate change. Fixation on these two...