In Brief 2: Comp; PKO BP's new rates; PKN Orlen and Iraq; Radpol

The contract, to be completed in a month's time, is worth zł.1.37 million. (Parkiet, p. 4) ... PKO BP, the largest domestic retail bank, decided yesterday to change the interest rates for credits and deposits. The new rates will come into effect on Thursday. (Parkiet, p. 5) ... After yesterday's meeting with PKN Orlen's deputy president, Janusz Wiśniewski, the Iraqi Industry Minister Hachema Al Hassany stated that he foresees the possibility of cooperation between PKN Orlen and Iraqi oil companies. Wiśniewski said that such cooperation would suit his firm. (Parkiet, p. 6) ... Radpol, a pipe producer from Człuchów, is hoping to enter the bourse during the next two or three months. The company also projects that its operating profit will rise by zł.3 million over the next year. (Parkiet, p. 6) A. F.