Poland
NBP says Poland to join euro when best for country
President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) Slawomir Skrzypek said on Wednesday 31 January that Poland would join the eurozone if the move proves profitable.
Poland's Rybinski on the euro adoption
In the speech 'The euro adoption - assessing benefits and costs' given on 17 January Krzysztof Rybinski of the National Bank of Poland discusses selected aspects of the cost-benefit analysis of Poland's adoption of the euro.
Skrzypek named head of Poland's central bank
Poland's new central bank governor, Slawomir Skrzypek, a close ally of president Lech Kaczynski, was confirmed by parliament Wednesday 11 January. At a parliamentary hearing Skrzypek had earlier confused the deceased Wim Duisenberg with Jean-Claude…
ECB chief defends central bank independence
Speaking at the press conference following a meeting of the ECB's governing council, ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said that it was up to all European Union states to ensure independence of their central banks.
Balcerowicz exits NBP, legacy at risk
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Wednesday 10 January, as Leszek Balcerowicz steps down as governor of the National Bank of Poland at midnight Wednesday, government attempts to reduce its independence may tarnish his legacy.
Polish committee recommends Skrzypek to NBP
The Public Finances Committee of the Polish Parliament recommended Monday 8 January Slawomir Skrzypek to become the new head of the country's central bank.
Surprise choice for Polish central bank
According to this article from the Financial Times, published Thursday 4 January, Slawomir Skrzypek's nomination as the next head of the National Bank of Poland was received with surprise due to his lack of economic credentials and his close links to the…
New NBP chief nominated
Poland's president on Wednesday 3 January nominated Slawomir Skrzypek, acting president of a major Polish bank, as the next head of the National Bank of Poland.
New name mentioned for NBP president
Polish daily Gazeta Wyborcza reported Monday 1 January that President Lech Kaczynski is considering appointing Prof. Jerzy Zyzynski, head of the Department of Public Economy of Warsaw University, as the next president of the National Bank of Poland.
NBP holds rates steady
The National Bank of Poland kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday 20 December, as widely expected, despite strong economic growth.
NBP's Rybinski on global imbalances
In the speech 'Global imbalances and implications for emerging markets' given on 15 December Krzysztof Rybinski of the National Bank of Poland said an upcoming US slowdown would likely further increase excess saving and lower valuations of US equities…
Poland's central bank nominee withdraws candidacy
The Polish president's office said Thursday 14 December that Jan Sulmicki, who was nominated earlier this week as the next governor of the National Bank of Poland, has withdrawn his candidacy for "personal reasons".
Polish president proposes surprise NBP candidate
Polish President Lech Kaczynski named economics professor Jan Sulmicki as his candidate for governor of the National Bank of Poland, the president's office said in a statement on Tuesday 13 December.
Poland's central bank chief named before Xmas
Polish minister Aleksander Szczyglo from the President's Office said Tuesday 12 December in a Polish radio report that the name of the new head of the central bank should be known by Christmas.
NBP's Balcerowicz against euro referendum
The head of Poland's central bank Leszek Balcerowicz told a seminar on Thursday 7 December that a referendum on Poland joining the eurozone is unnecessary.
Polish PM dismisses Gilowska NBP link
Poland's prime minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski has dispelled rumours of deputy PM and finance minister Zyta Gilowska leaving his cabinet in order to become head of the National Bank of Poland (NBP).
Poland's fin min tipped as central bank governor
Poland's finance minister Zyta Gilowska is a near-certainty for the National Bank of Poland (NBP) governorship, daily Parkiet wrote Monday 4 December, citing unspecified sources.
Poland leaves interest rates unchanged
Poland's central bank held interest rates steady after a 29 November meeting, a decision that was in line with economists' expectations.
Warsaw hails ex-president of central bank as mayor
Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, the head of Poland's central bank from 1992 to 2000, is set to become the next mayor of the Polish capital Warsaw.
Grzelonska is not a new Balcerowicz
According to this article published Monday 13 November on the FX Street website, Poland's likely next central bank governor has doubts whether the country should adopt the euro.
Financial integration of new EU Member States
The ECB Working Paper "Financial integration of new EU Member States" assesses the degree of financial integration for a selected number of new EU member states between themselves and with the euro zone.
National Bank of Poland - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Poland's Annual Report 2005, in 2005, the National Bank of Poland continued internal reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and security of operations, and the reduction of general expense.
NBP candidate favours privatisation
In an interview for Forbes, candidate for the presidency of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) Urszula Grzelonska discussed a number of issues crucial to the Polish economy.
Poland rejects criticism of new regulator
Criticism from the European Union that Poland's new financial regulator might fall victim to political meddling has been rejected, a Finance Ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday 25 October.