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Cooperative banking reform: new grouping rules and financial protection

The act introduces new operating rules for cooperative banks in Poland. It eliminates integrated associations in favor of a unified grouping model. It strengthens the financial protection system and simplifies support procedures for troubled banks. The changes mainly concern internal banking mechanisms but may affect the stability of customer deposits.
Key points
End of integrated associations – all cooperative banks operate under one grouping model with an associating bank.
New 'subparticipation' tool – banks can transfer problematic loans to central management, strengthening their stability.
Simplified tax rules for protection system transactions – banks don't pay tax on certain transferred receivables.
Cooperative banks can check the PESEL registry to confirm if a member is alive – facilitates inheritance and dormant account matters.
Financial Supervision Authority approves grouping agreement templates – greater oversight of banking group operations.
New grouping bodies: presidents' assembly and grouping council – more transparent management structure.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-23
For 410
Against 0
Abstain 24
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o funkcjonowaniu banków spółdzielczych, ich zrzeszaniu się i bankach zrzeszających oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1937
Process start date: 2025-11-07
Voting date: 2026-01-23
Voting no: 23