Polish Financial Supervision Authority – Poland

High-Tier REGULATOR
knf
Established in 2006
  • Website
https://www.knf.gov.pl/
  • Jurisdiction
Poland
  • Phone
+48 22 262 50 00
  • Email
-
  • Address
Piękna 20, 00-549 Warszawa, Poland
  • Owned by
Government

KNF - Regulator Overview

The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) is the central regulatory body responsible for overseeing the banking, capital markets, insurance, pension system, and financial intermediaries in Poland. Its primary mission is to ensure the stability and proper functioning of the country’s financial system, to enhance the competitiveness of the financial markets, and to protect the interests of consumers.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Supervision: KNF supervises financial markets to ensure they operate in a stable, transparent, and reliable manner. This includes oversight of banks, insurance companies, pension funds, and securities markets.
  • Consumer Protection: KNF aims to safeguard the rights of consumers by ensuring fair treatment, access to necessary information, and the integrity of financial advice and products.
  • Market Integrity: The authority ensures the proper functioning of the financial markets through comprehensive monitoring, the establishment of fair practices, and enforcement of compliance.

KNF Warnings and Reports

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