New rules for corporate liability and financial negligence penalties
The act introduces changes to the rules of corporate liability for prohibited acts, expanding the catalog of legal measures and facilitating remedial processes. It replaces criminal liability with administrative penalties for employees of financial institutions for failing to fulfill anti-money laundering obligations. Additionally, individuals holding positions in companies gain the possibility to apply for a reduction of their function ban.
Key points
Employees of banks and other financial institutions can be fined an administrative penalty of up to 1 million PLN for negligence in combating money laundering.
Companies may be obliged to repair damages or provide compensation, and can also use a new settlement procedure with the prosecutor.
Individuals subject to a ban from holding functions in commercial companies can now apply for its reduction or annulment even for intentional crimes.
Board members or liquidators who fail to file for company bankruptcy will be subject to a fine or restriction of liberty (imprisonment has been abolished).
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-09-26
For
222
Against
186
Abstain
15
Status:
Presidential Veto
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