How can long-term investments be effectively stimulated through the capital market, and what regulatory changes are needed to achieve this? This was the central question of the debate titled “Stimulating Long-Term Investment through the Capital Market,” held on 26 February during the “Risk and Regulation” seminar in Warsaw at the headquarters of the Urząd Komisji Nadzoru Finansowego.

Poland conducted its largest-ever economic mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh from February 7–9, 2026. The delegation included nearly 70 representatives from key sectors of the Polish economy, as well as officials from public administration and development institutions, including the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) led by its President, Andrzej Dycha. The mission was headed by Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domański.

The Baltic Sea today plays a crucial role in the energy security of Poland and the wider region. It serves as a key route for oil and gas supplies, hosts underwater power and fiber-optic cables, and is the site of large-scale offshore wind farms that will supply Poland’s energy system in the coming years. With the growing strategic importance of the Baltic Sea and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the scale of threats to critical offshore infrastructure is also increasing.

The year has just begun, yet a new element of the groundbreaking Innovate Poland program has already been announced. Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have signed an agreement launching the Future Tech Poland (FTP) fund with a total value of PLN 1.5 billion. The fund will invest in Polish technology companies with high growth potential.

On 6 November 2025, during celebrations marking 30 years of Mastercard’s presence in Poland, the company’s management announced a decision to further expand its operations in the country. This marks an important step toward strengthening Mastercard’s footprint in Poland and supporting the development of the financial and business services sectors. It is also a clear sign of trust and a long-term partnership.

Foreign Policy mentioned Poland among the seven countries which succeeded to overcome the crisis. According to the magazine, Poles worked harder than other European nations; it has been estimated that they usually have about 500 hours more than Germans.

The banks clearly declare, that they are tightening credit policies for small and medium businesses. It especially concerns the type and credibility of assurance documents accepted by them.
At the same time, the amount of industries completely excluded from financing and high risk industries has been expanded. This mainly concerns building industry and those related to it.
Currently, banks demand on clear economic situation, where there is 100% clearance and evidence. “In case of any doubts or uncertainty it is difficult to persuade a bank of one’s arguments”, notes Lukasz Wiejak, the product manager of Gold Finance.
Hence, the banks are unlikely to support companies with problems. Those companies which are doing good will get money, but many cases cash is needed to improve the situation.
Financial support could save many entrepreneurs, whose vast potential has temporarily been thwarted by the problems caused by numerous factors not related to their business.
 

 Let us join eurozone as soon as possible! There are more benefits than disadvantages.
According to Janusz Lewandowski the decision whether Poland will join the euro area may already be taken in spring. Tadeusz Mosz has no doubts about the necessity of joining the eurozone by Poland and he also believes that the country should do this as soon as possible, although not all of the formal conditions are complied yet. During an interview recorded by TOK FM, the chief noted that even though Poland does not comply with all the conditions, it should negotiate them.

  On Tuesday U.S. investigators announced the arrest of 24 people in various countries around the world who were suspected for using stolen credit card numbers and banking information in order to rob bank accounts.
For two years FBI agents acted in the role of hackers in online forums, As a result of investigation they prevented the theft of money from accounts in the sum of 205 million dollars with 411 thousand stolen credit card numbers and debit.

 After declines in Asian Polish indexes also began the day below the line
Week on the Warsaw Stock Exchange began with the decline. At the start index of the 20 largest companies lost 0.5 percent. Investors were hurt primarily by worsening atmosphere on the stock exchanges in Asia. Nikkei index fell by 0.7 percent. The KOSPI declined by 1.2 percent. The others Polish indicators were also stricken by failed start. mWIG40 has lost 0.3 percent sWIG80 is 0.1 percent below the line.
Among the largest companies of our trading pits, it could be possible to earn the most on shares of the company Synthos. Currently, they are becoming more expensive by 0.5 percent. The clear leader among dropouts is the Ukrainian Kernel, which is overestimated by more than 4 percent.