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.
Israeli central bank set for greater independence
Israel's new central banking law will create a more independent institution, said Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel.
Israel's Fischer notes importance of Basel II
The adoption of the Basel II principles of capital management is one of the largest and most important tasks confronting the Israeli banking system, says Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel.
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.
Palestine Monetary Authority governor resigns
George Abed, the governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA), resigned on Sunday after a controversial term during which the country's economy came under heavy pressure.
New law will improve Bank of Israel, says Fischer
Israel's new central bank law will create a more independent, accountable and transparent institution, according to Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel.
Israel leaves rates at 4%
The Bank of Israel's rate-setting board voted on Monday to hold its benchmark rate at 4%.
Israel to print plastic notes
The Bank of Israel said its next issue of 20 sheqel notes will be on polypropylene, a type of plastic.
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.
Israel raises rates to 4%
The Bank of Israel increased its interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%, after inflation rose more than expected in July.
Israel prepares for the worst
The Bank of Israel's core staff participated in a two-day drill exercise on Monday and Tuesday as part of the central bank's business continuity programme.
Bank of Israel - Annual Report 2006
The Bank of Israel has published its 2006 annual report, reflecting on a strong year for the Israeli economy.
Bank of Israel closes "interest rate gap"
The Bank of Israel has announced an interest rate increase of 25 basis points. The hike, which takes rates to 3.75%, was somewhat unexpected as most observers expected rates to remain unchanged.
Olmert ends Bank of Israel's wage dispute
Ehud Olmert, the prime minister of Israel, managed to push through a new wage agreement for the Bank of Israel before relinquishing the finance ministry role he has held in a temporary capacity.
Bank of Israel leaves rates unchanged
The governor of the Bank of Israel, Stanley Fischer, announced on 25 June that the monetary rate for July 2007 will remain unchanged at 3.5%.
Bank of Israel - reserves report
The annual report of the Foreign Currency Department describes and analyses changes in the level of Israel's foreign exchange reserves, developments in their management, liquidity, rate of return and the risks to which the reserves portfolio is exposed.
Bank of Israel's wage dispute continues
The wage dispute at the Bank of Israel is continuing, with Eli Cohen, the wages director at the country's finance ministry, refusing to sign off on various clauses of the new collective employment agreement.
Bank of Israel should oversee bank fees - Knesset
The final report of the Knesset's committee looking into banking fees recommended that control of banking fees be transferred to the central bank.
Israel's Fischer on new banking law
Addressing the Knesset, Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel, urged lawmakers to push forward with a new law on the supervision of banking fees by the Supervisor of Banks.
Olmert called in on Bank of Israel wage dispute
The signing of a new wage agreement at the Bank of Israel has been delayed by troubles over the central bank's so-called "second generation workers".
Israeli rates cut again
The Bank of Israel has cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.5%. The decision, announced on 28 May, comes as inflation remains below the central bank's 1 to 3% inflation target.
Every mistake imaginable
According to the article "Every mistake imaginable" published on Tuesday 13 March by Haaretz, critical mistakes at important times meant that the Bank of Israel's salary negotiations went on much longer than was necessary.