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The Banking Supervision Department announces, in view of the various limitations, a reduction of in-person customer service in the banking system’s branches
22/09/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department announces, in view of the various limitations, a reduction of in-person customer service in the banking system’s branches
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The Expected Rate of Inflation Derived from Various Sources (Periodic average, percent)
22/09/2020 | Inflation expectations derived from the capital market are defined as the ratio between the yields on unindexed government bonds and the yields on CPI-indexed government bonds (breakeven inflation).
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Remarks by the Bank of Israel Governor at the cabinet meeting, September 21, 2020
22/09/2020 | Remarks by the Bank of Israel Governor at the cabinet meeting, September 21, 2020
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Remarks by Bank of Israel Research Department Director Prof. Michel Strawczynski at the Bar-Ilan University Marcoeconomic Forum
17/09/2020 | Bank of Israel Research Department Director Prof. Michel Strawczynski participated yesterday in the Bar-Ilan University Marcoeconomic Forum dealing with the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Remarks by the Bank of Israel Governor at the cabinet meeting, September 13, 2020
14/09/2020 | Remarks by the Bank of Israel Governor at the cabinet meeting, September 13, 2020
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Israel’s International Investment Position (IIP), second quarter of 2020
14/09/2020 | In the second quarter of 2020, the balance of assets held abroad by Israeli residents increased by approximately $47 billion (9.9 percent), to about $523 billion at the end of June.
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Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron participated in an online meeting with other central bank governors, during which he was the main speaker in a professional discussion on cyber issues
09/09/2020 | Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron participated in an online meeting with other central bank governors, during which he was the main speaker in a professional discussion on cyber issues
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Monthly report on programs the Bank of Israel is operating in the financial markets in view of the coronavirus crisis
07/09/2020 | Monthly report on programs the Bank of Israel is operating in the financial markets in view of the coronavirus crisis
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Foreign Exchange Reserves at the Bank of Israel, August 2020
07/09/2020 | Israel’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of August 2020 stood at $161,688 million, an increase of $4,025 million from their level at the end of the previous month.
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The Governor of the Bank of Israel announces the appointment of Nurit Palter Eitan as Head of the Communications, Public Information, and Community Relations Division at the Bank of Israel
03/09/2020 | Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron today announced his decision to appoint Ms. Nurit Palter Eitan to the position of the Bank of Israel’s Head of the Communications, Public Information, and Community Relations Division.
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The Governor of the Bank of Israel announces the appointment of Shulamit Geri as Director General of the Bank
03/09/2020 | Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron today announced his decision to appoint Ms. Shulamit Geri to the position of Director General of the Bank of Israel.
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Retired Judge David Heshin has been appointed Chairman of the Committee for the Appointment of Banking Corporation Directors
30/08/2020 | Bank of Israel Governor has accepted the recommendation of the Minister of Justice, and has appointed retired Jerusalem District Court President, the Hon. David Heshin, as Chairman of the Committee for the Appointment of Banking Corporation Directors.
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Remarks by the Supervisor of Banks this morning at the Knesset’s Economic Affairs Committee: The Banking Supervision Department’s activity during the Coronavirus crisis
24/08/2020 | The Supervisor of Banks, Yair Avidan, today presented the Banking Supervision Department’s steps taken during the coronavirus crisis to the Knesset’s Economic Affairs Committee.
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Research Department Staff Forecast, August 2020
24/08/2020 | Research Department Staff Forecast, August 2020
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The Monetary Committee decides on August 24, 2020 to keep the interest rate unchanged at 0.1 percent
24/08/2020 | The Monetary Committee decides on August 24, 2020 to keep the interest rate unchanged at 0.1 percent
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A further step in assisting banking system customers in dealing with the effects of the coronavirus crisis
23/08/2020 | The Banking Supervision Department is publishing a draft Supervisory Order on fees.
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The Composite State of the Economy Index for July 2020 increased by 0.15 percent, a sign of economic stability following the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
23/08/2020 | The Bank of Israel's Composite State of the Economy Index for July increased by 0.15 percent, following the very sharp declines in the Index during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic between March and May.
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The Expected Rate of Inflation Derived from Various Sources (Periodic average, percent)
19/08/2020 | The Expected Rate of Inflation Derived from Various Sources
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Publication of Draft Proper Conduct of Banking Business Directive on “Dormant Deposits and Accounts of Deceased Owners”
12/08/2020 | Publication of Draft Proper Conduct of Banking Business Directive on “Dormant Deposits and Accounts of Deceased Owners”
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The Bank of Israel today launches a publicity program via the various media, to enhance the public’s awareness of the use of the smart payment method and its advantages
12/08/2020 | The Bank of Israel today launches a publicity program via the various media, to enhance the public’s awareness of the use of the smart payment method and its advantages
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Minister of Social Equality and Pensioners, Supervisor of Banks, Association of Banks CEO, and senior banking executives discussed the creation of a uniform banking-system standard for the treatment of the elderly
11/08/2020 | In an online discussion held at the initiative of Minister of Social Equality and Pensioners MK Meirav Cohen, together with Supervisor of Banks Yair Avidan
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Financial Stability Report for the first half of 2020, in the shadow of the coronavirus crisis
11/08/2020 | Financial Stability Report for the first half of 2020, in the shadow of the coronavirus crisis
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Monthly report on programs the Bank of Israel is operating in the financial markets in view of the coronavirus crisis
06/08/2020 | The Bank of Israel operates programs to deal with liquidity difficulties that impacted the financial system due to the coronavirus,
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Foreign Exchange Reserves at the Bank of Israel, July 2020
06/08/2020 | Israel’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of July 2020 stood at $157,662 million, an increase of $10,325 million from their level at the end of the previous month.
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Review of the Promotion of an Immediate Payment Infrastructure in Israel’s Payment System
04/08/2020 | The Bank of Israel is publishing a paper today on the promotion of an immediate payments infrastructure in Israel
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The Composite State of the Economy Index for June 2020 was virtually unchanged, following a number of months of significant declines following the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
02/08/2020 | The Bank of Israel's Composite State of the Economy Index for June remained virtually unchanged, indicating stability of the economy in June, contrary to previous months, when the Index declined
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Remarks by the Bank of Israel Governor at the Cabinet meeting on increasing the budgets for 2020 and 2021 in order to prepare the education system for the 2020/21 school year
02/08/2020 | Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron participated in today’s cabinet meeting on increasing the budgets for 2020 and 2021 in order to prepare the education system for the 2020/21 school year.
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Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel Andrew Abir Addresses a Conference on the Bank’s Corporate Bond Purchase Program
28/07/2020 | Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel Andrew Abir spoke this evening at a digital conference held by Tel Aviv University on the subject of the Bank of Israel’s Corporate Bond Purchase Program. Following are selections from his address:
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Companies Survey for the Second Quarter of 2020—Main Findings
27/07/2020 | Companies Survey for the Second Quarter of 2020—Main Findings
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Remarks by the Governor of the Bank of Israel at the cabinet meeting on the program to accelerate digital services to the public and promote digital learning, as well as the grant for all citizens of Israel
27/07/2020 | Remarks by the Governor of the Bank of Israel at the cabinet meeting on the program to accelerate digital services to the public and promote digital learning, as well as the grant for all citizens of Israel
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Remote Execution of Banking Activities during the Coronavirus Crisis and in Routine Times: The importance of the banking system dealing with population groups that encounter obstacles to carrying out activities remotely.
27/07/2020 | Remote Execution of Banking Activities during the Coronavirus Crisis and in Routine Times: The importance of the banking system dealing with population groups that encounter obstacles to carrying out activities remotely.
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Analysis by the Bank of Israel’s Research Department:Financing Characteristics of High-Tech Companies in Israel
22/07/2020 | Analysis by the Bank of Israel’s Research Department: Financing Characteristics of High-Tech Companies in Israel
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Toward the transition to payments using the EMV advanced payment standard: Raising public awareness of the ability to independently choose a personal PIN code for payment cards
20/07/2020 | The Bank of Israel is working to advance the use of advanced means of payment, similar to many other countries.
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The Expected Rate of Inflation Derived from Various Sources (Periodic average, percent)
20/07/2020 | The Expected Rate of Inflation Derived from Various Sources (Periodic average, percent)
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Remarks by the Governor at the cabinet meeting on the grant
19/07/2020 | In recent weeks, morbidity due to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased, and this has been reflected in a halt to the economic recovery that began at the end of April.
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