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Supervision of the banking system

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The banking system plays a central role in every modern economy. The public entrusts banks with the majority of its financial savings, and these funds are used by banks, among other purposes, to provide the credit required by businesses and households. The essential functions performed by the banking system, together with the recognition that a failure of this system would severely impair the functioning of the economy, necessitate effective banking supervision. As provided in Section 4(7) of the Law, the Bank of Israel is responsible for “supervising and regulating the banking system in accordance with its powers under the banking laws and under any other law”.

Vision of the Banking Supervision Department

“Promoting the public interest by safeguarding the stability and fairness of the banking system through professional, advanced, and transparent supervision.”

Financial Relief Framework

A voluntary framework providing a range of financial relief measures for households and small businesses.
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Conferences and Seminars
Framework for Granting Banking Licenses to Nonbank Entities

Policy and regulation

Available in Hebrew only

Regulation publications

The Banking Supervision Department publishes all the laws, directives, and guidelines pursuant to which the banking corporations must operate.

Additional information

The Banking Supervision Department Survey and reports

The Banking Supervision Department occasionally publishes surveys on banking matters and presents reports on the activity of its divisions in various fields.