Poland - Factors to Watch Feb 21

Following are news stories, press reports and events to watch that may affect Poland's financial markets on Wednesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour):

BANKS' RESULTS

First-quarter net profit for Polish banks will probably be smaller than in previous quarters due to higher guarantee fees paid to the country's Bank Guarantee Fund, the business daily Parkiet reports.

CONSTRUCTION

The 8.6-percent rise in construction output in January was above all expectations, suggesting strong domestic demand and boding well for the Polish economy, the business daily Puls Biznesu reports, citing economists.

FUTURE HEALTHCARE

Portugal's Future Healthcare wants to open a network of private clinics and hospitals in Poland and become a mediator between patients and their insurance companies, Puls Biznesu reports.

REAL ESTATE

Prices for apartments in Poland will probably rise around 10 percent this year, Puls Biznesu reports, citing an analyst at BOS brokerage vehicle.

****Reuters has not verified stories reported by Polish media and does not vouch for their accuracy.****

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