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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.
The reform of the Ukrainian railways is a mission and a test
Michał KozakWithout government’s support I will not be able to modernize and change the Ukrainian State railways “Ukrzaliznytsia,” says its CEO Wojciech Balczun.
The third wave of banking innovations
Jacek RamotowskiBanks are experiencing yet another wave of innovation, which is set to fundamentally change how they provide services.
A leap into innovation is the only chance for Poland
Jacek Ramotowski“The first investment in the process of putting the economy on a path of innovation should be investment in human resources, and long-term plans must begin with education,” says Sebastian Ptak.
Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian Baltic Sea ports face historic lull
Jo HarperThe ports of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are facing a lull in activity, with cargoes from the east into Europe and from the West into Russia finding new routes to circumvent Baltic ports.
Ukraine’s public debate moved to Facebook
Michał KozakDiscussions on taxes, energy security, tariffs or corruption are mainly taking place on the social media which have turned into a genuine agora.
European financial institutions will invest in Poland
Jo HarperEIB signs EUR250m loan agreement with Polish infrastructure manager PKP PLK and EBRD will invest up to EUR700m and will help WSE return to growth.
Polish apples seek to conquer Vietnamese market
Jan DaraszPoland wants to increase exports of apples to Vietnam, with growth in exports already not insignificant, with over 252 tons exported in the Q4’15, and in the Q1’16 shipments have already reached over 450 tons....
European Commission sees GDP growth in Hungary but business expectations deteriorate
Jo HarperThe European Commission (EC) expects Hungaryʼs GDP to grow 2.5 per cent in 2016 and 2.8 per cent in 2017, an increase on both figures from the winter projection.
M&A Worldwide: about 250 M&A transactions may happen in 2016
Maria BnińskaToday, it is hard to imagine a country where acquisition processes are not being observed. As for the companies operating within M&A Worldwide Network alone, the year 2015 saw 423 transactions, whose value totaled...
Croatian real estate market sees investments in retail, office and hotel and hospitality sectors
Jo HarperBoosted by the country’s economic recovery and historically low interest rates across the Eurozone, the Croatian real estate market experienced significant investments in retail, office and hotel and hospitality sectors in...