Sejm passes financial regulation bill

The Sejm accepted an amendment to financial bills regulating the operation of investment funds, as well as decreasing certain penalties for issuers and investors. The amendment is a response to an EU directive regulating financial markets. The changes are also designed to increase the transparency of investing, reporting and auditing. During Friday's voting session, 401 MPs voted for the measure, 1 was against, while 27 abstained from voting. The bill will now move on to the Senate.