Bank of Israel
Crisis-stricken Israel has faith in central bank
Economists tell Central Banking the government must radically change fiscal priorities
Bank of Israel’s FX interventions reached $8.2 billion in October
Central bank approved $30 billion programme following Hamas attacks on Israel
Bank of Israel holds rate as Gaza conflict continues
Central bank stresses Israeli economy remains stable, but predicts increased deficits
Israeli economy and budget will remain resilient, says Yaron
Bank of Israel governor expects inflation will return to target on schedule
Bank of Israel to sell $30 billion to stabilise shekel
Exchange rate fell sharply following Hamas attack on October 7
Retail CBDCs can promote payment competition, report finds
BIS, HKMA and Bank of Israel say project found using different service providers need not harm security
Israel holds rate, but signals more hikes still possible
Yaron denies report he will not seek new term
Bank of Israel halts tightening cycle
Central bank signals it could raise rates further if inflation does not continue falling
Equities look set to stay in FX reserves portfolios
Despite 2022 losses and higher bond yields, central banks maintain commitments to the risky asset class
Israeli government clashes with governor over banking law
Governor says law “crosses a red line” on independence, but pushes banks to raise rates
People: Israel appoints new chief supervisor
IDB appoints chief operating officer; IADI gets new head; and more
Banknotes: April to June 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Bank of Israel increases rates by 25bp to 4.75%
Central bank stresses inflation slowed down over the last three months
Trends in reserve management 2023: survey results
Insights on inflation, asset diversification, geopolitical risk, risk management frameworks and ESG adoption
People: ECB seeks new supervision chief
Andrea Enria nears term end at SSM; Bank of Canada appoints deputy; Israel names SWF head
Bank of Israel warns political turmoil could hit GDP
Central bank slows cycle with 25bp hike, raising key rate to 4.5%
BIS Project Icebreaker proposes cross-border retail CBDC model
Central banks used smart contracts and worked with FX providers to cut costs and risk
People: IMF appoints western hemisphere head
Nepal’s first central bank governor dies and Israel bank supervisor steps down
Israel political crisis sparks fears for economy
Bank of Israel governor reportedly convened financial stability committee last week
Israel continues tightening as inflation persists
Foreign minister attacks hike, forcing PM and finance minister to defend autonomy
S&P worried about Israeli plans to use SWF funds, says report
Finance ministry says no bill has been prepared
Israel raises rates to highest level since 2008
Governor warns new government that markets expect fiscal responsibility
Bank of Israel slows down policy normalisation
Central bank increases rates by 50bp to 3.25%, as inflation stood at 5.1% in October
Bank of Israel reserves increase by almost $3 billion in October
Asset revaluations boost the institution’s portfolio to almost $189 billion