Bank of Israel
Central Banking Awards 2025 ceremony honours shining stars
Oscars of central banking recognise excellence in the community
Bank of Israel governor criticises budget
Yaron says tax rises will not be enough to offset increased military spending and lower debt ratio
Central Banking Awards 2025: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Can central banks cut remittance fees to sustainable levels?
More action is needed to reach the UN’s 3% global average cost target. But central banks face limits on what they can do
Central Banking Awards 2025: second group of winners unveiled
Awards recognise growth-at-risk research, transparency, digital transformation and more
Bank of Israel responds to criticism over high rates
Chair of parliamentary committee had blamed tight policy for lenders’ excess profits
Bank of Israel instructs lenders to provide war relief
Central bank says lenders must set aside $833 billion for groups affected by conflicts
Bank of Israel holds rates ahead of budget approval
Decision follows rise in inflation, driven by tax rises to fund ongoing military operations
Bank of Israel may consider paying interest on future CBDC
Survey finds substantial interest in digital shekel, particularly from older Israelis
Bank of Israel governor hints at rate cuts this year
Yaron suggests up to two cuts in second half of 2025 as inflation edges towards bank’s target
Banknotes: October to December 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Israel holds rates as conflict continues
Central bank revises inflation and growth forecasts
Bank of Israel extends credit benefits for war-affected citizens
Three-month extension follows escalation of conflict with Hezbollah
Bank of Israel holds key interest rate
Central bank says focus is on stabilising markets as war in Gaza continues
Bank of Israel governor calls on PM to make financial adjustments
Amir Yaron writes to Netanyahu after agencies downgrade country’s credit rating
Bank of Israel reports continued rise in digital payments
Survey shows increase pre-dates emergency measures brought in during Gaza war
Full-scale war with Hezbollah is a tail-end event – Bank of Israel deputy
Andrew Abir says central bank has advised government to ensure adequate fiscal space as it expects war to last longer and revises its growth and inflation forecasts
Israel holds rates amid fears war could escalate
Bank of Israel raises interest rate forecast for next year
Non-banks in RTGSs: greater efficiency or more risk?
Policy-makers and practitioners from central banks in Brazil, Hungary, Israel, Romania, Rwanda and the US share their perspectives
Bank of Israel governor warns of war’s impact on GDP
Yaron reiterates calls for committee on determining defence budget
Banknotes: April to June 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months