The banking system and banking supervision - data and general information

The Banking Supervision Department announces the expansion of the comprehensive framework for deferring loan payments
14/07/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department announces the expansion of the comprehensive framework for deferring loan payments
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Yair Avidan takes on the position of Supervisor of Banks today
17/05/2020 | Yair Avidan has officially taken on the position of Supervisor of Banks at the Bank of Israel. This follows several weeks of overlap with the outgoing Supervisor of Banks Dr. Hedva Ber.
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The banking system during the coronavirus crisis: Data presented by the Banking Supervision Department this morning at the Knesset’s Finance Committee
14/05/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department presented updated data on the development of bank credit since the outbreak of the crisis
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Special Analysis: Bank Credit and Interest Rates during the Coronavirus Crisis
04/05/2020 | Following are several main points on credit and interest rates in the banking system in recent weeks, as seen in data collected by the Banking Supervision Department:
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Special Analysis: Bank Credit and Interest Rates during the Coronavirus Crisis
19/04/2020 | Special Analysis: Bank Credit and Interest Rates during the Coronavirus Crisis
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In view of the coronavirus crisis, the Banking Supervision Department announces leniencies in adding customers to remote execution of transactions and in issuing debit cards to customers
02/04/2020 | In view of the coronavirus crisis, the Banking Supervision Department announces leniencies in adding customers to remote execution of transactions and in issuing debit cards to customers
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The Banking Supervision Department Announces: A Further Reduction in the Provision of In-person Services at Banking System Branches in View of the Updated Guidelines of the Ministry of Health
02/04/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department Announces: A Further Reduction in the Provision of In-person Services at Banking System Branches in View of the Updated Guidelines of the Ministry of Health
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The Banking Supervision Department announces a reduction in the banks’ capital requirements, and instructs them to examine the distribution of dividends in order to increase the supply of credit in the economy
29/03/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department announces a reduction in the banks’ capital requirements, and instructs them to examine the distribution of dividends in order to increase the supply of credit in the economy
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Due to the corona situation, account restrictions due to checks without cover will be suspended as of March 4
23/03/2020 | Due to the corona situation, account restrictions due to checks without cover will be suspended as of March 4
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The banking system: regulatory leniencies and services to the public in view of the spread of the coronavirus
15/03/2020 | The banking system: regulatory leniencies and services to the public in view of the spread of the coronavirus
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The Governor of the Bank of Israel announces the appointment of Yair Avidan as Supervisor of Banks
03/03/2020 | Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron today announced his decision to appoint Yair Avidan as Supervisor of Banks. Avidan will began his position on April 16, 2020, with the end of the tenure of the outgoing Supervisor.
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Joint Press release: Uniform regulation by the Banking Supervision Department and the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority of the provision of consumer credit in the financial system
19/02/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department and the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority are jointly publishing directives to regulate the consumer aspects of credit provision activity to private individuals.
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The Banking Supervision Department publishes leniencies in bank account management requirements for nonbank credit providers and credit intermediation system (P2P) operators
11/02/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department publishes leniencies in bank account management requirements for nonbank credit providers and credit intermediation system (P2P) operators
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The Banking Supervision Department instructs the banks to enable the online submission of requests to transfer securities portfolios
04/02/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department instructs the banks to enable the online submission of requests to transfer securities portfolios
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The Bank of Israel’s reaction to the leak of information from the Paybox payments application
29/01/2020 | The Bank of Israel has been updated regarding data leakage from the Paybox payments application, and is closely monitoring developments.
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For the first time, the Banking Supervision Department publishes the findings of a survey on merchants’ satisfaction with the services provided to them by the banks
26/01/2020 | The overall picture provided by the survey indicates that the merchants are reasonably satisfied with their treatment by the banks.
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The Banking Supervision Department’s actions to lower conduct risks in trading activities
13/01/2020 | This review is presented as part of the Banking Supervision Department’s policy to increase the transparency of its activities
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Adapting the banking system to the changing financial environment—increasing efficiency and technology
07/01/2020 | Adapting the banking system to the changing financial environment—increasing efficiency and technology
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Leading the change in banking: Lecture by Supervisor of Banks Dr. Hedva Ber at the Deloitte accounting and consulting firm conference
15/12/2019 | Leading the change in banking: Lecture by Supervisor of Banks Dr. Hedva Ber at the Deloitte accounting and consulting firm conference
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Findings of the annual survey on customers’ satisfaction with the service they receive from the banks
02/12/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department publishes the findings of the second annual survey on customers’ satisfaction with the service they receive from the banks
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Supervisor of Banks announces that she will step down from her position
01/12/2019 | Supervisor of Banks announces that she will step down from her position at the end of her five-year term
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The Banking Supervision Department instructs the banking system to operate under emergency procedures
12/11/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department instructs the banking system to operate under emergency procedures in accordance with Home Front Command instructions
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From today, customers can select their own PIN number for payment cards
23/10/2019 | Another step in advancing innovation and convenience in payments: From today, customers can select their own PIN number for payment cards
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Allocation of bank code 18 to the new digital bank
06/10/2019 | Allocation of bank code 18 to the new digital bank
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Assistance center for fintech companies
06/10/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department opens an assistance center for fintech companies
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The Bank of Israel approves the establishment of a new bank
24/09/2019 | The Bank of Israel approves the establishment of a new bank
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Call to the public again search for inactive bank accounts and accounts whose owners are deceased
09/09/2019 | Call to the public again search for inactive bank accounts and accounts whose owners are deceased at the “Money Mountain 2” website
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Analysis of the growth in new mortgage borrowing
29/08/2019 | Since the beginning of 2018, the number of new home purchases increased, and in particular the share of new homes among first home purchases grew
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The Bank of Israel publishes a policy paper on bank payment application activity at merchants
09/07/2019 | The Bank of Israel publishes a policy paper on bank payment application activity at merchants
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Financial regulators of New York and Israel announce agreement on fintech cooperation
09/07/2019 | Financial regulators of New York and Israel announce agreement on fintech cooperation
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"Worth Knowing" – series of guides on banking consumerism with the aim of increasing the public's financial awareness
30/06/2019 | "Worth Knowing" – The Banking Supervision Department is publishing a series of guides on banking consumerism with the aim of increasing the public's financial awareness
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The Supervisor of Banks visited the lectures taking place in various cities to explain digital banking to senior citizens
26/06/2019 | The Supervisor of Banks visited the lectures taking place in various cities to explain digital banking to senior citizens
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The Banking Supervision Department announces another round of nation-wide activities on "Digital Banking Empowerment" for senior citizens
11/06/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department announces another round of nation-wide activities on "Digital Banking Empowerment" for senior citizens
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Decision to reduce the financial sanction imposed on Max (formerly Leumi Card)
30/05/2019 | On December 23, 2018, a decision was made to impose a financial sanction of NIS 1.5 million on Leumi Card, now known as Max It Finance Ltd. (hereinafter: "the Company").
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The Banking Supervision Department and the National Cyber Directorate Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Collaboration
30/05/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department and the National Cyber Directorate Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Collaboration
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Switching banks and spreading banking services
22/05/2019 | Switching banks and spreading banking services
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The Supervisory Methodology for Assessing Risks in the Banks
20/05/2019 | Excerpt from the forthcoming Annual Survey of Israel’s Banking System: The Supervisory Methodology for Assessing Risks in the Banks
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Effects of Macroeconomic Stress Scenario on Housing Credit
19/05/2019 | Effects of Macroeconomic Stress Scenario on Housing Credit: The expected impact of a sharp increase in the interest rate and in unemployment on mortgages borrowers and on banks
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Macroeconomic Stress Tests for the Banking System, 2018
19/05/2019 | Excerpt from the forthcoming Annual Survey of Israel’s Banking System: Macroeconomic Stress Tests for the Banking System, 2018
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The Banking Supervision Department demands that Bank Hapoalim compensate customers who were affected by a defect found in the bank's automatic cash withdrawal machines, and imposed a monetary sanction on the bank
16/05/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department demands that Bank Hapoalim compensate customers who were affected by a defect found in the bank's automatic cash withdrawal machines, and imposed a monetary sanction on the bank
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