Revolut, TransferWise, N26, and Others - Rapid Growth of Bank Challengers in Europe
“Major bank challengers operating out of Europe are on track to win 50 million customers by 2020/2021,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest research on European fintech and bank challengers. - January 08, 2020
Poland's Insurance Sector 2020 - Growing Profitability and Positive Outlook
“The profitability of insurers operating in Poland has been growing steadily for a few years with ROAE exceeding 20% in 1H 2019 in both life and non-life segments,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, Insurance Market in Poland, 2019-2021. - January 01, 2020
New Players to Disrupt Investment Funds Distribution in Poland
A group of independent players offering innovative online platforms e.g. F-trust, Star Funds, KupFundusz.pl or IQ Money is attempting to disrupt investment fund distribution – a business traditionally controlled by large banks in Poland, says Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, “Asset Management and Investment Funds Market in Poland, 2018–2020.” - October 05, 2018
How New Technologies Change the Payments Market in Poland - the Latest Research by Inteliace Research on Payments in Poland Has Just Been Published
"Consumers embrace card and mobile payments in Poland. The total volume of payments is expected to surpass 10 billion within next 5 years," said Marcin Mazurek, director at Inteliace Research, during presentation its latest report - Payments in Poland 2017. - October 29, 2017
Romania's Banking Sector to Thrive Through 2019, Fueled by Strong Economy
“After overcoming the recent stagnation, the corporate lending in Romania is expected to increase fast at ~6% p.a. through 2019,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, Banking Market in Romania, 2017. - August 13, 2017
Poland's Insurance Sector to Grow in 2017 But Profitability Under Pressure, Inteliace Says in Its New Report
“After overcoming the recent stagnation, total insurance premium in Poland is expected to increase fast at ~7% p.a. through 2019,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, Insurance Market in Poland, 2017-2019. - June 24, 2017
Private Wealth Boosts Poland's Asset Management Industry to €128 Billion in 2015, Inteliace Research Reports in Its Latest Study
Total assets under management (AuM) in Poland across three key segments: investment funds, insurance and pension assets topped EUR 128 billion (PLN 536 billion) as of June 2015. Thanks to continuously growing wealth of private individuals AuM are expected to advance at 7% p.a. by 2017, says Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, “Asset Management and Investment Funds Market in Poland, 2015–2017.” - October 09, 2015
Poland's € 13 Billion Insurance Sector Set to Grow in 2015, Inteliace's Report Says
"With over € 13 billion in premium written and a 41 % share within CEE15 countries, Poland has the largest insurance sector in the region. Despite recently stagnating premiums, insurers operating in Poland are expected to take advantage from the ongoing economic recovery already in 2015. Premiums are expected to rebound and increase at 4 to 5% p.a. through 2017," said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, Insurance Market in Poland. - June 26, 2015
Asset Under Management in Poland top € 139 Billion in 1H 2013
Total assets under management across three key segments: investment funds, insurance investments and pension funds topped PLN 602 billion (EUR139 billion) as of 1H 2013, after adding 25% in just 18 months from Dec. 2011, says Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of... - December 05, 2013
Poland’s Insurance Market Consolidates Rapidly as Talanx and Vienna Expand - a Study Published by Inteliace Reports Today
“After a series of M&A transactions led by Talanx and Vienna (VIG), almost 60% of Poland’s insurance market was controlled by 3 large insurance groups as of 2012. Poland dominates the insurance sectors in Central and Eastern Europe with 15 billion EUR in annual premiums, a 44% regional premium share, and still high growth potential,” explained Marcin Mazurek, Director of Inteliace Research, while presenting a newly published study "Insurance Market in Poland 2013-2015." - July 03, 2013
Challenging Times Ahead for Polish Banks in 2013
“Stagnating revenues will force Poland’s banks to slash operating costs to retain profitability in 2013,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace’s latest report, Banking Market in Poland, 2013–2015. The future outlook... - April 20, 2013
Next Wave of Consolidation in Poland’s Banking Sector Expected in 2013, Says Inteliace Research in a Report
“By consolidating smaller banks, leaders could realize significant economies of scale and benefit from cost reductions as a way to offset stagnating revenues,” explains Marcin Mazurek, Director of Inteliace Research, a consulting company specializing in CEE financial-markets research. - March 09, 2013
Mortgage Lending in Poland to Resume Growth—but Not Until 2014, Reports Inteliace Research in a Study
“The value of outstanding mortgage lending in Poland inched up a mere 1% in 2012, reaching a total 316 billion PLN at year end. Also, 2013 is not likely to bring a significant improvement as positive factors—including a new governmental support program for first-time homebuyers, a... - February 27, 2013
Poland’s Asset Under Management Exceed Euro 116 Billion in 1H 2012, Inteliace Research Reports
“The asset management sector in Poland is growing quickly at 14% p.a. despite the crisis. Total assets under management in Poland exceeded Euro 116 billion as of 1H2012. As confidence in the sustainability of the public pension system is eroding, the demand for voluntary pension saving is growing,” says Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, at a presentation of Inteliace’s report, "Asset Management and Investment Funds in Poland." - December 22, 2012
Banking Sector in Central and Eastern Europe Tops EUR 1 Trillion in Assets
Despite the global financial crisis, banking markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remained stable in 2011. The key metrics - banking assets in CEE15* increased by a fraction to a total of EUR 993 billion at the end of 2011 says Marcin Mazurek, Director of Inteliace Research, a consultancy, while presenting their latest report TOP200 banks in CEE 2012. - August 28, 2012
With Almost 14 Billion EUR in Premiums, Poland's Insurance Sector is Well Positioned for Further Growth Through 2014, Says Inteliace Research in a Study
“With almost 14 billion EUR in premiums, Poland has the largest insurance sector in CEE15. It is also well positioned for further growth through 2014. The stable economic situation of households and improving condition of enterprises will continue to be beneficial,” explains Marcin Mazurek, Director of Inteliace Research, a consulting company specializing in CEE financial-markets research, while presenting a new study: Insurance Market in Poland 2012-2014. - August 11, 2012
Despite the Global Financial Crisis, the Banking Sector in Poland Records Robust Growth, Says Inteliace Research
“The good condition of banks operating in Poland is contrasting with the troubled banking sectors in Western Europe,” says Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace’s latest report, Banking Market in Poland, 2012-2014. Despite the... - April 28, 2012
Troubled Foreign Banks to Destroy Value in Fire Sale of Banking Assets in Poland - Reports Marcin Mazurek from Intelace Research
“Troubled foreign banks will destroy value in fire sale of Polish banking assets. This, however, will create a unique opportunity for local investors to boost their share in the banking sector dominated by foreigners,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Intelace Research, during a presentation of Intelace’s latest report, Banking Market in Poland 2011–2013. - October 05, 2011
Troubled Western European Banks Cash in on Their CEE Holdings to Fill the Gap
“Although banking sectors in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are doing a good job of withstanding the global financial crisis, a number of troubled Western European banks will need to abandon the region to raise cash in 2011/2012,” says Marcin Mazurek, director of Intelace Research, during a presentation of Intelace’s latest report, TOP 200 banks in CEE. - September 04, 2011
The Asset Management Sector in Poland is Expected to Grow 25% by 2013, Reveals the Latest Industry Report by Intelace Research
The asset management sector in Poland, worth 447 billion PLN (US$151 billion) as of 2010, is expected to grow at least 25% by 2013, according to the latest industry report by Intelace Research. Intelace Research is an independent consulting company that focuses on the financial markets in Central and Eastern Europe. - July 29, 2011
The Insurance Sector in Poland is Expected to Experience Solid Premium Growth Through 2013
“The insurance sector in Poland is expected to experience solid premium growth through 2013, in particular in the non-life segment, where increasing policy prices and higher sale volumes will boost premium income," said Marcin Mazurek of Intelace Research. - June 18, 2011
Slower Growth But Higher Profitability – a Mixed Outlook for the Banking Sector in Poland Through 2013
“The growing nominal interest-rate environment will help banks to temporarily increase margins and to boost revenues in 2011, but the stagnating real income of the population due to elevated unemployment rates and the growing cost of living will prevent a significant growth in deposits and... - April 15, 2011
Mortgage Lending in Poland Will Recover, But Slowly
"After experiencing a significant drop in sales in 2009 and a bounce in 2010, mortgage lenders operating in Poland are likely to see continued but sluggish recovery in new sales through 2011–2013," explains Marcin Mazurek, Director of Intelace Research, a consulting company specializing in CEE financial-markets research. - March 03, 2011