2. Poland Developed Market

Poland Developed Market

FTSE Russell promoted Poland from emerging market to developed market

Leading global index provider FTSE Russell promoted Poland from Emerging Market to Developed Market status on 24 September 2018. With the upgrade, Poland is classified as one of the 25 most advanced global economies including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Australia. Furthermore, Poland is the first country in almost a decade, and the first Central and Eastern European country to be upgraded to Developed Market status.

The upgrade of Poland to Developed Market status represents an acknowledgement of the progress of the Polish economy and capital markets and is a major step in their development.

Poland demonstrates all the features of a developed market, including secure trading and post-trade services, as well as advanced infrastructure. GPW uses a state-of-the-art trading system and its listed companies meet the highest standards of corporate governance and disclosure requirements.

For more information about the upgrade please contact sales@gpw.pl

 

 

1. Poland has a strong, diverse and sustainable economy

  • Poland is the 8th largest economy in the EU and will be amongst fastest growing countries within the FTSE developed markets basket
  • Poland is in fourth position in the EU in terms of GDP growth per capita
  • Record low unemployment rate places Poland amongst the countries with lowest unemployment rate in the EU
  • Global rating agencies recognize Poland’s stable outlook

 


2. Warsaw Stock Exchange is the leading capital market in Central and Eastern Europe

  • Exchange market capitalization exceeded EUR 140 b at the end of 2017
  • Increase in capitalization of companies listed on GPW  by over 28% in 2017 was the 2nd best result among European stock exchanges
  • Market access is provided by 28 local and 26 foreign Exchange Members from 11 countries

 

3. Equity market offers a broad selection of listed stocks and high liquidity

  • With around 870 listed companies, GPW ranks 5th in Europe and 1st in the CEE
  • WIG20 Polish blue chip index comprises of 20 largest companies from key sectors
  • Warsaw is Europe’s hub for listings of small and mid-caps companies with a strong pipeline from innovative sectors (including biotechnology, life science and video games)

 

4. Solid domestic investor base with growing interest from abroad

  • Largest institutional investor pool in CEE region
  • Foreign investors account for 56% of equities turnover on the Main Market
  • Individual investors remain a significant part of the equities market

 

5. Efficient and secure trading and post-trading services

  • State-of-the-art trading infrastructure (UTP)
  • Clearing via KDPW_CCP – EU recognized central counterparty. Services include securities netting, clearing guarantee system, etc.
  • Settlement via Central Securities Depositary of Poland (KDPW)

 

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Developed market infrastructure and high corporate governance standards are supported by following institutions: