Finances are not a taboo – how to talk about money
Many of us declare that saving is important and want to do it. At the same time, we feel a lot of uncertainty when...
September marked by stable consumer moods
In September this year, the consumer sentiment index remained at the same level as the previous month at -4.7. The persistent average score of...
Record surge in consumer bankruptcies in Poland. Experts warn: this is just the beginning
10 thousand individuals – that's the number of people declaring bankruptcy in just the first half of 2023 in Poland. Although there's still some...
Business arrears to contractors and banks exceeded PLN 42.5 billion
Although the number of companies complaining about unreliable business partners slightly decreased in the third quarter, business arrears have significantly increased, according to data...
Poland’s Financial Sector Gears Up for Green Transition
The green transformation in Europe is increasingly influencing all sectors of the economy, including the financial industry. Successive regulations are forcing banks and other...
After the storm or before the storm? What about the exchange rate of the...
This Wednesday (04.10), the Monetary Policy Council will make another decision regarding monetary policy. After the reduction in September, we are likely expecting another...
Pre-election decision of the Monetary Policy Council, will it surprise us again?
Another meeting of the Monetary Policy Council (MPC) is ahead of us. This coming Wednesday, we will get to know the decision regarding interest...
Waiting for MPC: Will interest rates remain unchanged or be reduced?
We all know that the Monetary Policy Council (RPP) is independent but it does not operate in a vacuum. As such, the MPC must...
Insurance Compensation Payouts in Poland in the Third Quarter of 2023
During the three quarters of 2023, insurers paid out PLN 33.1 billion in compensation and benefits. This is 1.6% less than the previous year....
Polish central bank cuts rates again
At the meeting in October, the Monetary Policy Council lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, hence starting from Thursday the reference rate will...
Debt of stock exchange companies fell by half
The latest edition of the "Debts of Stock Exchange Companies" study conducted by Reliable Company, under the patronage of the National Debt Register, shows...
Alimony Debts Skyrocket: Unpaid Benefits Approach PLN 15 Billion
Alimony arrears are hitting new records. According to data collected in the BIG InfoMonitor Debtors Register, the amount of unpaid benefits approached PLN 15...
The majority of Poles do not plan to borrow money for Christmas
More than 13% of Poles plan to take out a loan or a credit to meet Christmas expenses. Nearly 82% of compatriots don't plan...
Finance and Real Estate Industry in Poland: What awaits employees and employers?
The finance and real estate industry is constantly evolving, facing challenges related to advancing technology, cybersecurity, service availability, customer service, and ESG (Environmental, Social,...
What gifts do Poles want for Christmas in 2023?
Happiness, health, and so-called peace and quiet - 15% of Poles dream of such gifts. On the other hand, 12% of them would be...
Mastercard Christmas Spending Survey Reveals Poles’ Gift Preferences and Finances
Over half of the survey respondents intend to spend up to 1000 złoty on Christmas shopping;
46% of those surveyed admit that they...
Loans for Micro-Entrepreneurs in August 2023: Increase in Number and Value
In August 2023, compared to August 2022, banks granted more loans to microenterprises (+15.7%) and for higher amounts (+15.7%).
Sale of Loans to Microenterprises by...
Polish Interest Rates Cut by 25 Basis Points, In Line With Market Expectations
Investors feared a significant interest rate cut, however, a repeat of the situation from a month ago did not happen, and the decision was...
Financial Institutions Prioritize Cybersecurity Investment Amidst Growing Digital Adoption
Financial sector companies are evolving digitally, with cybersecurity becoming of ever-increasing importance. Organizations are increasingly aware of the impact of this aspect on their...
RPP saves the złoty by cutting interest rates by 25 basis points
The Monetary Policy Council has done exactly what the market expected. It has cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.75%, which seemed...
Polish companies becoming increasingly aware of cyber threats associated with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used both for cyberattacks and for defending against them. According to a study by EY - "How Polish Companies...
Polish industrial market 2023 overview and outlook for 2024
Poland's industrial sector slowed in 2023, but the market hopes to rebound in 2024. After the peak of take-up and supply in the so-called...
Will cheaper money in the eurozone stimulate the transaction market?
Polish real estate market is witnessing the first major investment transactions. The second half of the year will show whether a potential further interest...