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Poland ETFs Head-To-Head [Apr 23, 2012] For investors looking at a European ETF investment, the often forgotten Poland ETFs (EPOL, PLND) could be great picks. [via YahooNews] More >>

Mondi seen sweetening $374 mln bid for Polish unit [Feb 16, 2012] JOHANNESBURG/WARSAW (Reuters) - Shares in Polish paper maker Mondi Swiecie climbed above an offer price from its South African parent on Thursday, as investors bet Mondi Ltd would have to sweeten its $374 million buy-out bid. The South African paper maker owns two-thirds of Mondi Swiecie, whose products are used to make items including paper bags, and offered 69 zlotys per share for the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish Tusk rules out radical reforms after poll win [Oct 11, 2011] WARSAW - Poland's new government will avoid "costly" reforms at a time of global crisis, Prime Minister Donald Tusk was quoted as saying on Tuesday, in comments that may disappoint investors two days after his Civic Platform (PO) party won an election. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish PM rules out radical reforms after poll win [Oct 11, 2011] WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's new government will avoid "costly" reforms at a time of global crisis, Prime Minister Donald Tusk was quoted as saying on Tuesday, in comments that may disappoint investors two days after his Civic Platform (PO) party won an election. [via YahooNews] More >>

Despite a gloomy economic mood in Europe, investment is flowing into Poland, in traditional sectors like manufacturing ... [Sep 22, 2011] Although the current financial crisis has had a negative effect on the value of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Poland, the country has remained ?sexy? for investors, panelists said at the launch of Investing in Poland 2012 , Warsaw Business Journal 's annual guide to Poland?s investment climate and business environment. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland Must Tackle State Finances for Debt Upgrade, Goldman Sachs Says [Sep 19, 2011] Poland must overhaul its public finances to reassure investors and increase its chances of receiving a credit-rating upgrade like the neighboring Czech Republic, a Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economist said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland's rise as a bastion of free enterprise | Don Brunell [Jun 27, 2011] Karol J [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland Unexpectedly Raises Rates as Price Growth Quickens [May 11, 2011] Poland?s central bank unexpectedly increased its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year after inflation reached the highest in 2 1/2 years, boosting the zloty and prompting investors to bet on further moneteary tightening. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish Yields May Fall From Highest Since 2009 at Bond Sale [Apr 13, 2011] Poland?s borrowing costs may fall from the highest level since 2009 at a sale of two-year bonds today as investors favor shorter-dated debt on expectations interest rates will rise. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish investors 'studying business opportunities' in 10 Russian regions [Mar 10, 2011] SMOLENSK, March 10 (RIA Novosti) - Polish investors are interested in setting up production facilities in at least 10 regions of Russia, a Polish Embassy official said on Thursday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland's M&A Market Will Match or Exceed 2010 Totals, Deutsche Bank Says [Mar 07, 2011] Poland ?s mergers and acquisitions market this year will meet or exceed the value of transactions in 2010, Deutsche Bank AG (DBK) forecasts. ?The focus of investors on Poland is much stronger? now, Miklos Kormos, head of investment banking for central and eastern Europe, said on March 2 in an interview at the bank?s Warsaw office. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish, Hungarian, Czech Interest Rates May Diverge on Inflation, Growth [Feb 16, 2011] Hungary may pause and Poland may continue monetary tightening, while the Czech Republic may raise rates later than investors are betting after inflation diverged and as policy makers weigh the impact on growth, analysts at UniCredit SpA, Citigroup Inc. and Morgan Stanley said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Warsaw calls for bids for heat distributor SPEC [Feb 11, 2011] The City of Warsaw has invited investors to submit bids for heating company Sto?eczne Przedsi?biorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej (SPEC). This will be the largest privatization process ever conducted by a local government authority in Poland. [via YahooNews] More >>