Stanley Fischer
Fed board remains depleted despite Fischer confirmation
When Jeremy Stein steps down on May 28, the board will comprise three official governors, as Lael Brainard and Jerome Powell await confirmation and further nominees have yet to be made
'Normal environment' still far off, says Flug
Israeli governor says country's modern central bank law 'internalises global crisis lessons' and includes support for financial stability in mandate
Fed nominees close in on board member jobs
Stanley Fischer on track to become Yellen's number two after he and fellow Reserve board nominees Lael Brainard and Jerome Powell are given the nod by Senate committee
Fed nominee Fischer grilled on Citi ties
Former Bank of Israel governor faces tough questions on ‘revolving door’ between Citigroup and top US government roles; fellow candidates Lael Brainard and Jerome Powell also testify
Bank of Israel staff get bump in wages
Recently struck deal raises salaries by 1.78% and also increases wages retroactively for 2012 and 2013; governor Flug recently recieved 50% pay increase after push by former governor Stanley Fischer
Stanley Fischer nominated Fed vice-chair
US President also nominates Lael Brainard, a former US Treasury under-secretary, to the Federal Reserve board, while Jerome Powell, on the board since 2012, is nominated for a second term
Flug takes up Fischer's mantle on Israeli economy
New governor Karnit Flug proposes financial stability committee in conjunction with ministry of finance; repeats predecessor's calls to expand labour force participation and build more homes
People: Stanley Fischer joins US think-tank; Hungarian central bank official moves to EIB
Fischer takes post at US think-tank after leaving the Bank of Israel; László Baranyay joins the European Investment Bank; sovereign wealth fund managers on the move
Summers trails Yellen and Fischer in Central Banking Fed poll
Readers of CentralBanking.com make Janet Yellen first choice to succeed Ben Bernanke as Fed chair - with Stanley Fischer a strong second; Larry Summers joint third with Christina Romer
Fischer says Frenkel will face ‘completely different' world
In his departing press conference at the Bank of Israel, Stanley Fischer highlights many changes that Jacob Frenkel will find when he returns; Frenkel still faces investigation over improper payments
Frenkel to rejoin Bank of Israel as Fischer replacement
Former Bank of Israel governor nominated to replace Stanley Fischer; decision surprises some as deputy governor Karnit Flug appeared to have Fischer's backing for the role
Israel's Fischer says he used casting vote to avoid ‘signs of a crisis'
Outgoing Bank of Israel governor regrets his MPC never outvoted him, but feels recent moves to stem the shekel's rise have met with success
Fischer gives high marks to Bernanke and Draghi
Outgoing Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer believes the world owes a great debt to Fed chairman Ben Bernanke and praises ECB president Mario Draghi; says Israel can live with side effects of QE
Bank of Israel’s outgoing chief, Stanley Fischer, on the challenges of central banking
Stanley Fischer believes his work as governor of the Bank of Israel is done. He tells Chris Jeffery about the reform process in Israel as well as the challenges facing the world economy and the IMF
Fischer urges peace in the Middle East
Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer tells state finance committee to find ‘partners for peace’; endorses high defence spending in state budget
Israel cuts rate for second time in two weeks
Bank of Israel cuts benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for second time this month as global monetary easing ‘accelerates’
Israeli committee split over rate cut, minutes reveal
Governor Stanley Fischer used casting vote to keep May rate cut to 25bp after half the monetary committee called for a sharper reaction to tackle the appreciating shekel
Israel cuts rates and buys forex in moves to ward off ‘Dutch disease'
Unscheduled monetary policy decision by Bank of Israel cuts base rate 25bp as central bank launches a forex purchase programme to hold the shekel down after gas finds
Fischer defends Bank of Israel over house prices
Bank of Israel governor tells parliamentary committee the central bank's interest rate cannot serve the interests of the housing market alone
Stanley Fischer hints at successor as candidates emerge
Fischer says Bank of Israel deputy governor Karnit Flug was chosen on the basis she would be able to ‘function as governor’ when necessary; other potential candidates speak to CentralBanking.com
Bank of Israel governor Fischer to step down
Stanley Fischer announces he will stand down in June this year; speculation begins as to his next move
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: How governments are undermining world finance
Central bankers need to forcefully express their concerns about the unintended consequences of new regulatory policies
Israel’s Fischer expresses hope that living standards will overtake the West
Stanley Fischer says growth in Israel remains reasonable and above that of the West; warns government must press ahead with agreed fiscal measures to create ‘position of strength’
Fischer calls for Israeli government action on deficit
Bank of Israel governor says government’s decision to increase its fiscal deficit instead of raising taxes will hurt future generations; impact will be most acute should eurozone fragment