KNF backs listed banks
The largest banks in Poland should be listed on the stock exchange, said Jacek Jastrzębski, chairman of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF), during the Impact congress in Poznań. Public listings promote transparency, strengthen corporate governance, and support capital market development, he emphasized.
Jastrzębski confirmed that the KNF’s policy favoring listed banks remains unchanged, though he acknowledged that market conditions must support such moves economically. “We’re pragmatic—we don’t expect listings at any cost,” he noted.
Asked about foreign banks like Revolut or Aion, he said a full Polish banking license is preferred. “Last year, for the first time in over a decade, a commercial bank—Korea’s IBK—applied for a full license,” he added. Erste Group has also obtained such a license.
He stressed the importance of clarity for clients: they should always know which entity is responsible for their funds and which license applies.
Source: pb.pl
