Poland is being reclassified from emerging to developed markets.

#1

The New FTSE Classification

In line with the recommendations of the FTSE Country Classification Advisory Committee and with the full support of the Regional Equity Advisory Committees and the Policy Advisory Board, Poland will be reclassified as a developed country.

 

Poland Upgraded in One of the World's Most Important Rankings — illustration 1

 

#2

 

The reclassification as a developed market is the fruit of continuous improvements in Poland's capital market infrastructure, supported by the country's steady economic progress.

 

Poland Upgraded in One of the World's Most Important Rankings — illustration 2

 

#3

Poland's Economy in the EU

Poland has the eighth-largest economy in the European Union and the largest among Central European members.

 

Poland Upgraded in One of the World's Most Important Rankings — illustration 3

 

#4

Changes in the Indices

From September 2018, Poland will leave the FTSE Emerging All Cap Index (where its weight as of March 2018 was 1.33%) and join the FTSE Developed All Cap Index, where its index weight will be 0.154%.

 

Poland Upgraded in One of the World's Most Important Rankings — illustration 4

 

Summary

Poland's reclassification by FTSE Russell is an important signal for investors — the country will be recognized as a developed market, which will increase its attractiveness in the eyes of global funds. The decision stems from the modernization of capital infrastructure and stable economic growth.

Interesting fact: Poland has the eighth-largest economy in the EU and the largest in Central Europe, yet its weight in the developed markets index will be only 0.154%, which shows the scale of competition on global markets.