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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.
Private Equity prospects on the up
Jo HarperCE Financial Observer asked a handful of influential PE funds and capital market watchers in Poland whether the financial crisis has affected the Polish and CEE capital markets and how in turn this has affected private...
Poland will pay dearly for a clean environment
Jacek KrzemińskiThe European Union introduces the so-called Market Stability Reserve. This is bad news for Poland, because it means an increase of energy prices.
Banks heave a sigh of relief
Jo HarperSenate, the upper house of Polish parliament, voted to amend a bill on conversion of Swiss franc-denominated mortgages into zlotys so that costs are covered 50:50 by banks and mortgage holders. Banks gave a unanimous and...
New Dark Clouds Are Gathering Over Polish Banks
Jacek RamotowskiThe effects of interest rates decrease, the reduction of interchange fees and other regulatory changes have already had a negative impact on the financial results of Polish banks.
Russian banks feel strong in Ukraine
Michał KozakRussian banks, subject to sanctions in the West, have found a safe haven in Ukraine, a country at war with Russia.
Is banking union necessary for Poland?
Bartosz RadzikowskiPoland will have to join the Eurozone sooner or later. Does it mean participation in the banking union? Does Poland need it?
Warsaw Stock Exchange doesn’t need to share the fate of a small local shop competing with the supermarket
Jacek RamotowskiThe Warsaw Stock Exchange has to confront the challenge, skilfully attracting issuers from our region and enlisting participants among growing family-owned private companies - says Konrad Konarski, a partner in...
Start-ups from the East as the opportunity for Polish funds
Magdalena OlczakAs public money flows into venture capital funds in Poland, the supply of available financing is larger than the pool of projects fit for investment. One solution to this problem would be to engage start-ups from east of the...
Banking union is created through convergence and dialogue
Jacek RamotowskiThanks to Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) for the first time we will have a real assessment of banks’ business models across the EU, which is a key for assessment of sustainability. CE Financial Observer...
Government securities saved profits of banks, but not for long
Jacek RamotowskiThe profits of banks in Q1’2015 significantly exceeded expectations but this may not last long. There are many issues that can impact future financial results of a banking sector in Poland.