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XTB shatters records in 2023 with a PLN 791.3 million profit and over 300,000...
312,000 new customers acquired in 2023, over 77,000 in Q4 alone
A 51.0% increase in the number of active customers to 408,500
Q4 customer trading volume in CFD instruments increased by 4.0% year-on-year...
Warsaw Office Market Prepares for Rising Rents
As of the end of 2023, Warsaw remains the leader on Poland's office market, but 61,000 sqm (-74% y/y) completed in the last 12 months was one of the lowest results in its history....
The strange anatomy of global debt
DEBT: Global debt trends matter and the current levels are eye-poppingly high. However there are big differences across the segments of governments, companies, or households with very disparate sensitivity to interest rate changes given...
Polish real estate market predictions for 2024
The Polish investment market is currently characterized by relative liquidity and low total volume of investment compared to previous years, which is due to the macroeconomic, geopolitical situation and market development. According to experts,...
Polish Hotel Market on the Rise: Demand, KPIs, Modernization, and ESG
Based on the latest Trends Radar report "Real Estate on the wave of change" prepared by the international consulting agency Cushman & Wakefield, the hotel market in Poland is recording consistent increase in demand...
Significant Labor Market Changes Expected in 2024: From Wage Increases to Immigration Reform
According to the predictions of the parties forming the new government, significant changes await Polish workers in 2024. The vision of labor market reform, outlined in the coalition agreement, focuses on striving for gender...
The European Blue Deal (Blue Order) is a chance for Poland
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) continues working under the slogan "Call for Blue Deal". The Blue Deal is intended to be the water equivalent of the Green Deal. The EESC has recognized...
Commercial Real Estate Market – Summary of 2023 and Forecasts for 2024
The consulting firm Savills has provisionally summarized the year 2023 and outlined forecasts for the most important trends. In the near future, the commercial real estate industry in Poland will face the challenge of...
Pre-holiday shopping in shopping centers. What makes consumers feel comfortable?
As the peak shopping season begins, the company Cushman & Wakefield has investigated the emotions experienced by consumers during shopping.
In recent years, discussions about attracting customers in retail have revolved around the term "UX"...
Poland’s Central Bank Pushed Back Prospect of Rapid Rate Cuts, China’s Deflation, and Cryptocurrency...
The President of the National Bank of Poland's conference has pushed back the prospect of rapid interest rate cuts in Poland. In China, deflation was recorded in both consumer and producer prices. The cryptocurrency...
EU’s ban on petrol and diesel cars could leave Poland behind
In 2035, it will not be possible to register combustion engine cars in the EU. In wealthier countries like Germany, France, or Spain, there will be a lot of electric vehicles, but a large...
AI Revolution: Polish Employers Unprepared
Nearly one in four individuals representing companies operating in Poland believes that, with the implementation of artificial intelligence-based solutions, employee salaries will decrease. 60% believe that AI development will not affect wage levels. However,...
Investors are willing to undertake a more aggressive investment strategy for Europe real estate
According to a survey conducted by international real estate advisor Savills* involving real estate investors with total Europe and Middle East assets under management (AuM) exceeding €500bn, almost a third of investors are looking...
Polish Zloty Continues to Strengthen, Czech Inflation Falls, Turkish Unemployment Hits Multi-Year Low
The Polish currency continues its strengthening march for another day. The Czechs are winning against inflation, and in Turkey, despite rampant inflation, we see multi-year unemployment lows.
Inflation in the Czech Republic takes a dive
Referring...
Inclusivity as a way to solve multi-generational challenges in companies
Generational differences in businesses are one of the biggest challenges today. HR professionals address anticipating and reconciling the diverse expectations of employees from different age groups.
Older employees are the guarantee of knowledge and invaluable...
Army modernization requires a holistic approach
The modernization of the army is a process that must consist of many layers and components. All of these elements are of equal importance - both offensive forces, including artillery, tanks, and missiles. But...
Expo Real 2023 – Seeking investments with the potential to increase value
For many real estate market leaders among the over 40,000 participants of Expo Real 2023 who came to Munich from 70 countries to take part in the largest industry event in Europe, it was...
War in the Middle East: Investors fear escalation
Recent years may have made us accustomed to a world that was slightly safer than it is now. In addition to the obvious human tragedies, these conflicts also act as strong stimuli for nervous...
Investment Prospects for the 4th Quarter of 2023
The first nine months of 2023 are behind us, indicating that only one quarter separates us from the end of the first year without a global pandemic, albeit with issues such as persistent high...
Poland’s energy price protection measures among most effective in Europe, report finds
European countries have collectively allocated 758 billion euros to protect energy consumers from the sudden increase in energy prices, spurred in part by Russia's assault on Ukraine. However, the effectiveness of these unprecedented expenditures...