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„We Must Watch CESEE Very Carefully“
In an interview with the Austrian daily „Standard“, board member of Österreichische Kontrollbank AG Angelika Sommer-Hemetsberger said that the economic crisis in CESEE is not over yet.
February 3, 2014
Tusk: No Monetary Interventions Necessary
In the past few months, the Polish zloty fell significantly. However, Poland´s Prime Minister Donald Tusk thinks that the zloty does not need support.
February 3, 2014
Poland: Economic Growth in 2013 above Expectations
GDP growth in Poland came at 1.6 percent year-on-year in 2013 which is 0.1 percent above expectations.
January 31, 2014
Poland: PKO BP Plans Keeping High Level of Loans
Poland’s biggest bank PKO BP plans selling consumer loans in the amount of PLN 2bn in every quarter from now on.
January 30, 2014
Poland: NBP Sees No Reason for Weakening Zloty
According to Eugeniusz Gatnar, board manager of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), there was no fundamental reason for monetary intervention.
January 30, 2014
Euro-Introduction: Cutting Debts Precondition for Poland
Finance Minister Mateusz Szczurek stressed that cutting debts was a key condition for Poland before it could be admitted to the single currency union.
January 29, 2014
S&P to Establish CEE Center in Poland
Warsaw will be the new CEE focal point of Standard&Poor;’s (S&P) as the US rating agency announced establishing an office in Warsaw.
January 29, 2014
CESEE: Overtaking Western Europe Not Before 2055
According to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the transition period of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe will take longer than initially expected.
January 29, 2014
Poland: New Indices at WSE
GPW, the operator of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) will introduce two new indices.
January 28, 2014
Restrained Optimism in Polish Financial Market
According to Finance Minister Szczurek, the Polish Financial Market will have to face another challenging year.
January 27, 2014
Poland: More than Half of Borrowing Needs Covered
In CESEE, governments are in a hurry. The Polish government announced that about 50% of the borrowing needs could be covered in the first three weeks of 2014.
January 24, 2014
CEE: Insolvencies Declining But Larger Effect
The number of insolvencies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is declining. However, the individual insolvencies are becoming larger, as reported by French credit insurer Coface.
January 23, 2014
Poland: Banking Sentiment Rises
The Polish banking sentiment indicator Pengab increased by 1.2 points in January on a month-on-month comparison basis to a total of 27.5 points.
January 23, 2014
Poland: PKO BP Bond Rated A2
Rating agency Moody’s gave an “A2” with a negative outlook on the € 500m bond by Polish key lender PKO BP.
January 23, 2014
CESEE: Recovery Remains Modest
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has published a report on the regional economic prospects. The economic recovery in CESEE remains fragile.
January 23, 2014
Insurance Industry Faces Growing Risks
According to the U.S. rating agency Fitch, insurers in Europe have to accept riskier investments. Ratings may deteriorate, Fitch warned.
January 22, 2014
Poland to Do without Further Bond Issues
Poland will abstain from issuing new US-Dollar or Eurobonds.
January 20, 2014
Kotian: “Growth in CEE is Accelerating“
In an interview with Austrian daily “Wirtschafts-Blatt”, CEE expert at Erste Group, Juraj Kotian, points out that the bond market is expected to see growth supported by the successful reduction of debts and high economic growth.
January 20, 2014
WSE to Become Regional Leader?
The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) hopes to take over a “dominant” role in trading in Central Europe, as announced by GPW, the bourse’s operator, on Thursday.
January 17, 2014
Poland Added in IMF´s Watch List
According to the International Monetary Fund, Poland is one out of four new countries which are systemically important in terms of crisis management.
January 16, 2014
CESEE: Massive Increase in Real Estate Investments
In Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the total volume of real estate transactions totaled € 10.bn last year. Most transactions were recorded in Russia and Poland.
January 15, 2014
S&P: Polish Banks to Remain “Strongly Profitable”
In 2014’s outlook on Polish banks rating agency Standard&Poor; announced that Polish banks are expected to benefit from an ongoing economic recovery and remain “strongly profitable”.
January 15, 2014
IMF and EBRD Deeply Concerned Over CESEE
Foreign banks continue to withdraw capital from the region. According to the International Monetary Fund, the development is highly considerable.
January 14, 2014
CA Immo: Operating Performance above Expectations
CA Immo: Strong performance in 2013 boosts profitability and share price development.
January 14, 2014
CESEE: Lack in FDI Causes Modest Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautiously optimistic about economic growth in CESEE.
January 14, 2014
Poland to Cover Borrowing Needs Early
The biggest CESEE economy wants to raise cash before the U.S. FED begins to reduce its asset buying program. The CESEE region will absorb the monetary shock, though.
January 13, 2014
Polish Government to Focus on Social Security
According to Poland´s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the reduction of unemployment and the improvement of social security will be priority issues in 2014.
January 13, 2014
Basel III Framework to be Softened
The Basel Committee´s oversight body has amended the leverage ratio rules. For the banking industry, this step is an important success.
January 13, 2014
Poland: Finance Minister Optimistic About Growth
According to Finance Minister Mateusz Szczurek, economic growth in Poland could exceed three percent year-on-year in 2015.
January 10, 2014
Poland: Key Interest Rate to Remain Unchanged
As expected, the key interest rate will not be changed. According to Marek Belka, governor of the Polish National Bank (NBP), there was no need in monetary interventions.
January 9, 2014
RBI Expects Growth to Accelerate in 2014
2014 marked by growth recovery, according to RBI Research.
January 9, 2014
Growing Evidence for RBI’s Withdrawal from Hungary
According to media reports, Hungarian partly nationalized Szechenyi Commercial Bank has placed an offer for the take-over of RBI’s Hungarian affiliate.
January 7, 2014
Romania: Slight Increase in FX Reserves
In December 2013 FX reserves increased slightly compared to the previous month.
January 7, 2014
Poland: On Path of Recovery and Growth
The Polish economy has been growing steadily since the beginning of 2013. However, budget deficit slightly exceeded forecasts.
January 7, 2014
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January 6, 2014
Southeastern Europe Endangered of Civil Unrests
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, several CESEE countries may face civil unrests in 2014. In particular, Southeastern Europe is in the danger zone.
January 4, 2014
Poland: Little Trust in Insurance Companies
According to a survey, Polish citizens lack in trust in insurance companies.
January 3, 2014
CEE: Economic Sentiment Cautiously Optimistic
The economic sentiment for Eastern European countries is becoming more optimistic, however, only cautiously. Poland is on top of the list of economists at JP Morgan.
January 2, 2014
Poland: WSE to Register More IPOs in 2014
Since further companies will start listing at the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) in 2014 the Polish stock will become more attractive to investors.
January 2, 2014
Poland: Komorowski Approves Pension Reform
Poland´s President Bronislaw Komorowski has signed the nationalization act. However, he will send the law to the Constitutional Court.
December 28, 2013
„CESEE No Driver Yet“
Birgit Kuras, CEO of Vienna Stock Exchange, thinks that the Vienna Stock Exchange is highly influenced by the CESEE operations of listed companies.
December 23, 2013
CA Immo Sells Office Building in Warsaw
CA Immobilien Anlagen AG sells Lipowy office building in Warsaw.
December 23, 2013
CESEE: Dependence on Foreign Demand Remains Main Obstacle
In 2014, Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) faces a slight upward trend. The structural difficulties persist, however.
December 21, 2013
World Bank Increases Economic Growth Forecast for Poland
The World Bank has increased economic growth in 2013 from 1.0 percent to 1.5 percent.
December 19, 2013
Stable Outlook for CESEE Banking Industry
According to the U.S. rating agency fitch, the sector outlook remains stable in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. However, the well-known risks and weaknesses will persist.
December 19, 2013
CESEE: Potential to Return to Pre-Crisis Growth
According to a report published by the business adviser McKinsey, countries of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe are fundamentally strong.
December 18, 2013
PKO: Capital Base Improves
According to the European Banking Authority (EBA), the largest Polish bank could strengthen the capital position.
December 17, 2013
CESEE: More Robust than in 2008
The U.S. Federal Reserve wants to reduce its easing policy gradually. For emerging markets, the end of the loose monetary policy may prove challenging.
December 17, 2013
Poland: PZU Places Binding Offer for Croatia Osiguranje
Polish insurance company PZU places a binding offer for Croatia Osiguranje (CO).
December 17, 2013
Poland: Budget Bill Approved by Lower House
On Friday, the Polish lower house Sejm approved next year’s budget bill which schedules the budget deficit of PLN 47.6bn not to be exceeded.
December 16, 2013