Bank of Israel
Former Supreme Court pres. Hayut joins Rhodes Scholarship committee in Israel
Rhodes is the oldest scholarship program in the world. Established at Oxford University in 1903, next year’s edition will mark a decade since the program arrived in Israel.
Bank Hapoalim to gift shares to over 1 million customers in first-of-its-kind initiative
Comparing the Israeli Market to the Global Economy
The gatekeeping custodian: Why Stanley Fischer was Netanyahu's best-ever appointment - opinion
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81
Fischer was praised for his transformative impact on Israel’s economy and global monetary policy, especially during the global financial crisis of 2008.
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Addressing investors and community leaders, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron painted a before-and-after portrait of the Israeli economy.
Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis
The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.
Israel's appeal to global investment giants is its X-factor - opinion
Israel’s pension structure is considered among the world’s best - as reflected in the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, a top consulting body.
To cripple Hamas's cash wealth, Israel should invalidate Gaza banknotes, expert says
The proposal calls on Bank of Israel head, whose signature appears on the notes, to cancel the specific series transferred to Gaza.
Bank of Israel keeps interest rates steady after Gaza conflict resumes
The central bank left its benchmark rate ILINR=ECI at 4.50%.
Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan
The Bank Of Israel announced a general set of discounts that the commercial banks will provide, including offering interest rates and benefits for money sitting in checking accounts.
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.
Almost no GDP growth, labor shortage impacted by Palestinian worker ban - Bank of Israel on 2024
The central bank highlighted that gross domestic product went up by just 0.9% when compared to 2023, and productivity in the business sector shrank by 0.8%.
Israel's open economy offset Turkish trade ban, central bank says
Turkey severed trade with Israel last year over its war in Gaza with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and has remained an outspoken critic of Israel's policies.
Israel's Bank Hapoalim forecasts jump in profit in 2025
Hapoalim's shares were up 4.4% in afternoon trading in Tel Aviv and have gained more than 10% so far in 2025.
