More than 160 representatives of public administration, business and financial institutions from Poland and Sweden met at the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) during the “Capital Markets Dynamics Event”, which became one of the key items on the agenda of the Swedish business delegation’s visit to Poland, organised by Business Sweden. The discussions focused on investment cooperation, the comparison of the structure and performance of both capital markets, and the assessment of their role in strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy.
The visit of the Business Sweden delegation to GPW was one of the central elements of the official programme accompanying the state visit of the Swedish Royal Couple to Poland. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between the capital markets of both countries and to create a platform for discussions on investment, innovation and the competitiveness of the European economy. The Swedish–Polish Capital Investment Meeting gathered more than 160 representatives of business, public administration, investment funds and financial market institutions from both Poland and Sweden.
The Swedish delegation included representatives of Business Sweden, key capital market institutions, and major investment and industrial companies cooperating with Sweden in the areas of economic development and export promotion. Representatives of the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden were also present, emphasising the significance of the visit as part of the economic mission accompanying the state visit of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia to Poland.
The Polish side was represented by the Warsaw Stock Exchange, led by President Tomasz Bardziłowski, as well as by representatives of government administration, including Andrzej Domański, Minister of Finance and Economy, and representatives of financial institutions and business organisations involved in the development of the capital market and international cooperation. Among them was the Polish Development Fund (PFR), represented by its President Piotr Matczuk, whose presence highlighted PFR’s role as a key partner supporting strategic investment projects in Poland. The participation of representatives of Polish business and the capital market provided a broad and substantive platform for discussions on investment, innovation and opportunities to further strengthen economic relations between the two countries.
The Polish capital market remains one of the fastest‑growing in the region, and investing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange is an important element in supporting long‑term growth and financing a modern economy. The presence of our partners from Sweden shows the increasing interest in our market, while Warsaw continues to strengthen its position as a financial centre of strategic importance for Central and Eastern Europe. We believe that this cooperation will continue to deepen, creating new opportunities for both Polish and Swedish companies and investors – said Tomasz Bardziłowski, President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Discussions on the GPW Trading Floor focused on the key challenges and trends shaping the Polish and Swedish capital markets and their significance for strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy. Participants discussed developments observed in both markets, the dynamics of individual segments, the growing role of institutional investors and the impact of new technologies and innovation on the functioning of modern stock exchanges. The agenda also included broader reflections on the position of European capital in the context of global competition and discussions on the potential of joint initiatives to support entrepreneurship, long‑term investment and interregional economic cooperation. The event highlighted the importance of open dialogue between capital markets, businesses and policymakers, who jointly seek solutions to strengthen cooperation and the competitiveness of both economies.
The event was organised with the involvement of key Polish and Swedish institutions responsible for capital market development and economic cooperation. On the Polish side, the Ministry of Finance, the Polish Development Fund and the Warsaw Stock Exchange cooperated in its organisation. The Swedish side was represented by Nasdaq Stockholm, Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden in Warsaw. Their joint participation underlined both the institutional and bilateral character of the meeting and created a solid platform for dialogue on the future of capital markets and the development of economic cooperation between Poland and Sweden.
