Miscellaneous

The Bank of Israel held a drill for the provision of essential banking services during an earthquake emergency
30/10/2022 | As part of a nationwide study and advanced training day on “Dealing with the Population During an Earthquake”, the Municipality of Holon established a “Population Assistance Center” (PAC).
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Allocation of a new identification code for a financial entity: Ofek Credit Union Ltd.
26/10/2022 | Financial system participants in Israel are identified by a two-character identification code that is unique for each entity (known today as a “bank code”).
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Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron travels to the annual conference of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in the US
19/10/2022 | Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron returned to Israel on Tuesday from his trip to the annual conference of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, which was held in the US.
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Central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden team up with the BIS to explore retail CBDC for international payments
28/09/2022 | The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden are launching Project Icebreaker
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The Bank of Israel held a conference today on the reform to increase transparency in the mortgage market
08/09/2022 | The Bank of Israel today held a conference for representatives of Association of Mortgage Advisors in order to present and discuss the reform to increase transparency in the mortgage market.
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The Bank of Israel publishes a call for candidates for the position of Director of the Management Department of the Citizens of Israel Fund’s
29/06/2022 | The Citizens of Israel Fund Law, 5774-2014, sets the establishment of a fund to manage the State’s revenues from the Gas and Oil Profits Levy.
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Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron participated in a BIS meeting with other central bank governors
27/06/2022 | Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron returned to Israel after participating in a meeting of central bank governors from around the world who are members of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
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The Bank of Israel launches a “dashboard” on its website to present a set of rapid indicators on the Israeli economy
26/06/2022 | The Bank of Israel publishes a wide range of information on its website (subject to confidentiality and information security limitations
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Ahead of the Payments Conference, the Bank of Israel conducted a survey intended to show the public’s payment preferences
20/06/2022 | Ahead of a Bank of Israel conference on “A Look at the Future World of Payments: Trends, the Market, and Regulation” being held today, the Bank carried out a survey to examine the public’s preferences and usage patterns of the various means of payment.
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The Bank of Israel Holds a Conference on “A Look at the Future World of Payments”
20/06/2022 | The Bank of Israel conference, on the topic of “A Look at the Future World of Payments”, held today, deals extensively with developments in the world of payments
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The Bank of Israel publishes the main points of the public’s response to the consultation concerning a potential digital shekel
09/05/2022 | The Bank of Israel publishes the main points of the public’s response to the consultation concerning a potential digital shekel
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Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron returned yesterday from a work trip to the UK
04/04/2022 | Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron returned yesterday from a work trip to the UK
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In honor of International Women’s Day, the Bank of Israel held a conference on women in the labor force in Israel
14/03/2022 | In honor of International Women’s Day, the Bank of Israel held a conference on women in the labor force in Israel
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The Bank of Israel and the Ministry of Education are promoting financial education activities
06/03/2022 | The Bank of Israel and the Ministry of Education are promoting financial education activities for teens as part of “Global Money Week” together with many other countries around the world
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The potential effects on the Israeli banking system of issuing a digital shekel
02/03/2022 | The Bank of Israel analyzed the potential impact of issuing a central bank digital currency on the stability of the banking system and its ability to continue fulfilling its financial intermediation function.
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OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann met today with Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron at the Bank of Israel
13/02/2022 | OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann met today with Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron at the Bank of Israel
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Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron participated in a BIS meeting with central bank governors from around the world
17/01/2022 | Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron participated in a BIS meeting with central bank governors from around the world
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In honor of Hebrew Language Day: Selected Hebrew terms regarding central banks
23/12/2021 | In honor of Hebrew Language Day: Selected Hebrew terms regarding central banks
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Completion of the project to establish and operate a new data center
27/10/2021 | Completion of the project to establish and operate a new data center
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The Bank of Israel Steering Committee on the Potential Issuance of a Digital Shekel publishes a report to the public
11/05/2021 | The Bank of Israel Steering Committee on the Potential Issuance of a Digital Shekel publishes a report to the public
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“Global Money Week” events in Israel continue
17/03/2021 | Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron, Supervisor of Banks Mr. Yair Avidan, and other guests from the Bank of Israel visited the Ben Shemen Youth Village today.
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“Global Money Week” will take place in Israel for the first time
03/03/2021 | During the week, there will be various activities to increase financial awareness among youth.
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CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENERGY
09/02/2021 | The Bank of Israel and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland hold a CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENERGY
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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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Corona situation: The Bank of Israel Governor announces a series of new policy measures
15/03/2020 | Corona situation: The Bank of Israel Governor announces a series of new policy measures
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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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The US Treasury Secretary held an historic visit today at the Bank of Israel
28/10/2019 | The US Treasury Secretary held an historic visit today at the Bank of Israel
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The Israeli delegation participated in the conference of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
22/10/2019 | The Israeli delegation participated in the annual conference of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and held a large number of meetings with global economic policy makers and international financial agencies.
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The Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron, was the keynote speaker at MIT’s Stephen A. Ross Memorial Conference, where he was granted the 2018 Stephen Ross Prize
20/10/2019 | The Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron, was the keynote speaker at MIT’s Stephen A. Ross Memorial Conference, where he was granted the 2018 Stephen Ross Prize
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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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A new archaeological display
24/09/2019 | A new archaeological display at the Bank of Israel shows for the first time the most important ancient coin hoards found in Israel
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The Minister of Finance and senior ministry officials visited the Bank of Israel
23/09/2019 | The Minister of Finance and senior ministry officials visited the Bank of Israel
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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 Governor of the Bank of Israel toured Be'er Sheva
05/05/2019 | The Governor of the Bank of Israel toured Be'er Sheva
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Structural change in agriculture: Decline in the share of water-intensive crop industries
24/03/2019 | The use of water in agriculture has become much more efficient in recent decades, in view of the increase in the price of water for growers: the output per unit of water has increased markedly.
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The business sector's transition from bank debt to debt from institutional investors: corporate access to credit
19/03/2019 | Excerpt from the Bank of Israel Annual Report for 2018 The business sector's transition from bank debt to debt from institutional investors: corporate access to credit
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The Bank of Israel publishes its 2019 work plan and budget
07/02/2019 | The Bank of Israel publishes its 2019 work plan and budget
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Bank of Israel Director General Mr. Hezi Kalo spoke at the inauguration of the Technological Institute for Young Druze Empowerment
07/02/2019 | Bank of Israel Director General Mr. Hezi Kalo spoke at the inauguration of the Technological Institute for Young Druze Empowerment
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Bank of Israel announcement after former governor Dr. Karnit Flug was awarded the Central Banking magazine’s Governor of the Year award for 2018
06/02/2019 | Bank of Israel announcement after former governor Dr. Karnit Flug was awarded the Central Banking magazine’s Governor of the Year award for 2018
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The Bank of Israel’s activity in the area of advanced means of payment against the background of the Reducing the Use of Cash Law
23/12/2018 | The Bank of Israel’s activity in the area of advanced means of payment against the background of the Reducing the Use of Cash Law
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