Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel – Third Quarter Inflation Report 2009
Report shows inflation slowed as a result of rate hike
Israel’s Fischer held in line with majority view
Bank of Israel minutes show governor’s decision to hold was backed by majority of officials
Israel’s Fischer held in face of calls for second hike
Bank of Israel minutes reveal majority of officials wanted governor to hike borrowing costs for second straight month
Israel becomes first to raise rates
Bank of Israel tightens on signs economy is recovering
Fischer heralds shift to “flexible” inflation targeting
Bank of Israel’s Stanley Fischer tells Jackson Hole audience that inflation targeting will survive the crisis. More downbeat on global imbalances
Israel takes a step closer to new law
Stanley Fischer’s hard-fought campaign for a central-bank law appears to be nearing its close
Bank of Israel, fin min fall out over new law
The governor of the Bank of Israel has lashed out at what he sees as renewed attempts by the Israeli finance ministry to block the passing of a new central bank law.
Israel at odds with major bank over CEO role
The Bank of Israel has criticised the state's second-largest bank for the lender's hasty appointment of a new chief executive.
Israel looks to boost economy with bond purchases
The Bank of Israel began buying government bonds on Tuesday in an attempt to pump more money into the economy.
Israel cuts to record low, economy to shrink
The Bank of Israel slashed its key rate by 75 basis points to an all-time low of 1% on Monday and said that it now expected the economy to contract by 0.2% in 2009.
Israel's Fischer: banking system still strong
In contrast to the health of the global banking system, Israel's lenders remain strong, Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel, said.
Bank of Israel - Annual Report 2007
The Bank of Israel's new law should provide a firm legal basis for the central bank's independence, said Stanley Fischer, the governor of the central bank in its latest Annual Report.
Ex-Fed's Volcker demands regulatory overhaul
Paul Volcker, a former chairman of the Federal Reserve, has urged regulators to enhance supervision on both a national and international level in the aftermath of the global turmoil.
Israel split on rate-hike vote
The Bank of Israel's rate-setting board was split on whether to lift rates in August.
Israel sends fresh batch of banknotes to Gaza
The Bank of Israel has delivered a new supply of banknotes to the Gaza Strip to avert a cash shortage, say local media reports.
Israel continues to hike despite inflation dip
The Bank of Israel will raise its benchmark rate to 4% in August in spite of signs price pressures are easing.
Israel's Fischer praises bank fees reform
A recent reform of bank fees will increase competition and lower the costs for customers, said Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel.
Rising fuel prices spur Israel's rate hike
Concern over rising fuel prices led Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel, to opt for a quarter-point rate rise at last month's meeting of the central bank's monetary policy committee.
Fischer wants financial supervision
The current turmoil shows that the involvement of the central bank in the supervision of financial institutions should be extended and enhanced, said Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel.
No more law talk - Israel's Fischer
No more time should be wasted talking about the new Bank of Israel law, said Stanley Fischer, the governor of the central bank.
Fischer outlines Israel's economic agenda
The objective of the Bank of Israel's economic agenda should be rapid and sustained growth, Stanley Fischer, the governor of the central bank, said.
Israel holds rates at 4%
The Bank of Israel's rate-setting board voted on Monday to keep rates at 4% for the third consecutive month.
Israel holds rates
The Bank of Israel decided on Monday to keep its interest rate at 4% as the strength of the shekel is counterbalancing rising prices and keeping inflation in check.
Israel launches same-day clearing system
The Bank of Israel launched its real-time gross settlement system (RTGS) for bank transfers on 3 September. This is part of the central bank's reforms of Israel's payment and clearing systems.