Bank of Israel governor
The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'
The interest rate remains unchanged; Prof. Yaron: No pressure was exerted; business sector criticizes the decision of the Governor, who does not rule out potential tax hikes for the upcoming budget.
Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review
Interest rate drama: The news for mortgage takers – and Smotrich's unusual attack on the governor
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81
Payback time
Frenkel’s explanation was good enough for America's largest bank JPMorgan Chase & Co where he currently serves as chairman of JPMorgan Chase International.
Hong Kong says Frenkel arrested in duty free incident
Account contradicts parts of his version of events that undermined his Bank of Israel governor candidacy.
Knesset to meet during recess on lack of BoI head
After Labor MK Michaeli submits signatures to call meeting, Knesset plans to convene over lack of governor.
PM reportedly planning to evaluate multiple nominees for BoI governor
Media reports say candidates to be vetted in advance by the Turkel Committee; PMO refuses to comment on reports.
Editorial: Appointment pains
The appointment process for the Bank of Israel’s governor is just another issue that the public feels it has the right to influence.
Lapid rejects calls for new BOI nomination method following Frenkel, Leiderman ‘farce’
Labor MK Braverman calls for formation of vetting committee, says individuals chosen for top positions must be honest.
Lapid rejects criticism in wake of Leiderman-Frenkel fiasco
Labor MK Braverman calls for formation of vetting committee, says individuals chosen for top positions must be honest.
BoI panel members mull quitting
The three external members are unhappy about the appointment of Leo Leiderman as Governor.
Yacimovich: Is sexism to blame for BoI oversight on Flug?
Opposition leader raises specter of sexism in Netanyahu, Lapid’s decision to pass over Karnit Flug to lead the Bank of Israel.
Hapoalim Chief Economist Leo Leiderman nominated as BOI governor
Karnut Flug will step down after 25 years with BOI; Netanyahu and Lapid push Leiderman nomination forward.
