The banking system and banking supervision - data and general information

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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The Governor of the Bank of Israel granted Mastercard Inc. a permit to hold 10 percent of the shares of Shva
30/04/2019 | Another stage in implementation of the reform to increase competition: The Governor of the Bank of Israel granted Mastercard Inc. a permit to hold 10 percent of the shares of Shva
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Reaction to the publication of the report of the Parliamentary Inquiry
16/04/2019 | The Bank of Israel's reaction to the publication of the report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Financial System's Behavior in Credit Restructuring to Large Business Borrowers (the Cabel Committee)
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Household and Small-Business Consumption of Banking Services by Direct Channels
14/04/2019 | Online Banking Report Household and Small-Business Consumption of Banking Services by Direct Channels – 2018 Summary
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The banking competition reform moves one step further as IsraCard becomes a public company with 65 percent of its shares held by the public in Israel
14/04/2019 | The Supervisor of Banks participated today in the ceremony to open trading in IsraCard shares, after the company became a publicly traded company, as part of the process of separating it from Bank HaPoalim and the reform to promote competition in banking.
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Banking Supervision Department conference: "Competition in the Financial System"
02/04/2019 | Banking Supervision Department conference: "Competition in the Financial System"
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The backs the Banking Supervision Department and rejects Bank Leumi's appeal
17/03/2019 | The backs the Banking Supervision Department and rejects Bank Leumi's appeal regarding infringements of directives under the Prohibition of Money Laundering Law
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Bank of Israel Governor grants Warburg Pincus a permit to control Leumi Card
20/02/2019 | Bank of Israel Governor grants Warburg Pincus a permit to control Leumi Card The separation of the credit card companies gets underway
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Financial sanction on Isracard due to credit marketing advertisements
14/02/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department imposes a financial sanction on Isracard due to credit marketing advertisements that do not comply with the requirements of the Law
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Cyber exercise for the entire banking system to improve preparedness for cyber incidents
27/01/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department conducted a cyber exercise for the entire banking system to improve preparedness for cyber incidents
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The Banking Supervision Department publishes the findings of a survey showing customer satisfaction with the service provided by the banks.
01/01/2019 | The Banking Supervision Department publishes, for the first time, the findings of a survey showing customer satisfaction with the service provided by the banks.
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The Banking Supervision Department welcomes Israel’s joining the FATF
17/12/2018 | The organization recognized that the Banking Supervision Department is effective complies with the international standards on anti-money laundering and on countering terrorism financing.
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Initiated marketing of consumer credit
12/12/2018 | Initiated marketing of consumer credit: Examination report findings and Banking Supervision Department requirements
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