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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 payments market is in for a revolution
Jacek RamotowskiA revolution will take place in the payments market in Europe, triggered by the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) adopted in early October by the European Parliament.
ECB warns Poland over bank tax
Jo HarperECB and Moody’s are warning that Poland’s incoming bank tax threatens the profitability and credit ratings of the country’s lenders.
Polish M&A seen on the up in 2016
Jo HarperPolish M&A will likely continue to spur in the real estate, telcom, IT and health care sectors in 2016.
Polish commercial real estate driven by office sector growth
Jo HarperInvestors are positive about commercial real estate in Central and Eastern Europe, with the Polish office market a preferred destination for investors, followed by the Czech market and Poland’s retail market, according to...
Nervous moves on the Hungarian media market
Zsolt ZsebesiThe Hungarian advertising market is struggling, mainly due to the economic problems and growth of online media. And there is an on-going political fight over the media.
Queuing for Ukrainian agricultural land
Michał KozakIn November 2015, the Ukrainian parliament decided to extend the expiring moratorium on the sale of agricultural land for an additional year. However, the battle for control over one of the world's largest resources of...
Bulgaria’s nuclear power commitment confirmed
Rumyana VakarelskaBulgaria finally plans to build Kozloduy 7, a new nuclear reactor at the Kozloduy nuclear plant. The decision was announced by the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov during his visit to China.
An amber war breaks out in western Ukraine
Michał KozakThere’s a war in Ukraine that has nothing to do with Russia.
The Polish post-election economic landscape
Jan CipiurThe time for rallies has ended and the time for decisions has arrived, although what would be the most needed is a period of solid debate involving the best experts.
Ukrainian nuclear power plants and the loot hunters
Michał KozakThe Ukrainian power industry has become yet another sector of the economy that requires immediate strategic solutions. It is sinking, but the ruling elite is focused on the struggle for influence and money.