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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.
More efficient financing of companies
Marcin OlbrychtThe results of a research on the financing of enterprises indicate that it is not enough to simply free up more funds for companies to ensure economic growth, but that only a selection of the right methods of financing is a...
Ukraine on the path to gas independence
Michał KozakIn the next five years, Ukraine could turn from an importer to an exporter of natural gas — argues Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman. The country wants to achieve this goal by increasing gas extraction while reducing its...
Serbia irks EU as Beijing takes leading role
Jo HarperThe West has long eyed Russia as its chief rival in the Western Balkans, but it should look closer at China. The EU is responsible for more than 60 per cent of the total FDI, Chinese FDI remains low, accounting for only 3...
The EU’s tax problem
Filip BrokešAfter a number of tax evasion and money laundering schemes have been revealed in recent years, the Parliament of the European Union established a special committee to investigate the EU taxation policies.
The automotive market has shaken the European economy
Wojciech MroczekThe downturn in the automotive market has contributed to a slowdown in the European economy. This is affecting the German car industry and its suppliers, mainly from Central and Southeast Europe (CSE).
5G is becoming a reality — the clash between PowerPoint and Excel
Tomasz Świderek5G technology is now primarily needed by the manufacturers of telecommunications equipment. Tomorrow it will be needed by the operators. Companies will need it the day after tomorrow.
Serbia’s fight against money laundering
Vedran ObućinaRecent celebration of ten years of the Vienna Initiative was another reason for the deeper financial integration of the emerging European countries. Vienna Initiative is a framework for safeguarding the financial stability...
BiH’s membership in WTO
Milica MilojevićMore than a year ago the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) would become a member in 2018. In the spring 2019, BiH is not the member of the WTO.
New online bank on the Russian market
Filip BrokešAfter almost a four-year vacuum in the Russian banking sector, as the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) was waging a protracted sector clean-up, a new bank, Bank 131, has been registered by the regulator.
A difficult year ahead for Ukraine
Michał KozakThe forecasts for the growth of the Ukrainian economy are being revised downward. At best the country is facing stagnation this year, and at worst – an economic collapse.