According to the bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot, Israelis who have had their bank accounts blocked due to the sanctions will be eligible for banking services directly from the Bank of Israel.
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron decides to keep interest rate at 4.5% in 2nd decision not to change interest rates since the start of the war.
Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are facing brutal Hamas rule, endless Israeli airstrikes and devastating destruction. So why is the West so opposed to letting them emigrate if they desire? Opinion.
Bank of Israel governor, Prof. Amir Yaron: 'We knew how to recover from difficult times in the past and quickly return to economic stability. The Israeli economy has the strength to ensure that this will happen this time as well.'
Bank of Israel to study IMF report's recommendations, and will continue measures to mitigate inflation.
Israeli currency weakest in years, business leaders call for full adoption of President's proposal for judicial reform.
Amir Yaron praises PM, Smotrich for supporting Bank of Israel's independence, but says 'hasty' passage of judicial reform threatens economy.
Hoping to reassure credit rating agencies abroad, Finance Minister rejects 'populist' attacks by Coalition members on interest rate hike.
PM, Finance Minister reject warnings by Bank of Israel governor Israel's credit rating could be lowered in response to proposed reforms.
Governor Prof. Amir Yaron says he met with reps. of international credit agencies, who warned him of damage from proposed judicial reforms.
As housing prices continue to soar, coalition MK pushes Bank of Israel to lift 75% cap on mortgages to allow home-buyers to borrow more.
Economist and mortgage consultant Be’eri Gurtler Har-Tuv speaks about the Bank of Israel interest rate increase and the Israeli economy.
Most economists estimate: The interest rate will rise from 0.1% to 0.25% - and will continue to rise in the coming months.
Digital bank is the first new bank to be formed in Israel in 43 years.
The Bank of Israel has kept its base interest rate at 0.1%, citing dangers to the nascent Delta economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are spurring central banks into action - but will they respect the privacy of the individual?
New report says steps taken by Bank of Israel during outbreak succeeded in restoring markets to proper functioning.
A financial strategist tells Arutz Sheva that the Bank of Israel & gov't need to take action to prevent the severe recession in the making.
Bank of Israel governor presents PM with annual report on the economy. 'The Israeli economy is in a good situation.'
Cabinet approves Amir Yaron as the next governor of the Bank of Israel.
US-based academic cleared by vetting committee to replace Karnit Flug as Israel's top banker.
Professor from Donald Trump's alma mater tapped to replace Karnit Flug as governor of Bank of Israel.
Newly elected Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel President retires from Senior Appointments Advisory Committee.
Netanyahu and Kahlon interview two candidates, expected to interview third candidate today, but candidates' list not finalized.
Dr. Karnit Flug informs PM Netanyahu she will not stand as a candidate for an additional term as Governor of the Bank of Israel.
Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank visits Israel, meets with the Governor of the Bank of Israel.
Bank of Israel presents annual report, President Rivlin says Israel's economy is good, but Israel must 'monitor economic processes closely.'
Images of female Hebrew poets featured on the new designs of the 20- and 100-shekel bills released by The Bank of Israel.
The Bank of Israel announced it is keeping their interest rate at 0.1% for the month of January. Growth and inflation remain healthy.
Bank of Israel report signals strong, stable economy. PM calls to slash bureaucracy and unleash wave of economic growth.
Steady rise in price of housing has finally halted. But is this just a pause or the sign of a long term change?
With deepening deflation despite soaring housing prices, will Israel be the next country to try extreme monetary policies?
Five residents of Bedouin town in northern Israel arrested after using counterfeit bank notes at gas stations across Upper Galilee.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands faces on newly designed shekel bills include some Israelis of Middle Eastern descent.
The Bank of Israel on Monday officially unveiled its new design for NIS 200 bills, and said it would start distributing them soon.
The Bank of Israel is expected to cut interest rates further, in order to prompt spending in Israel's weak economy.
Operation Protective Edge's financial impact totally covered by mass profits from Israel's new natural gas deposits.
After BOI says it won't lower interest rate, shekel-dollar rate dips to NIS 3.93 per dollar.
The shekel fell when the Bank of Israel slashed interest rates - and rose again, when the Federal Reserve didn't do anything.
The newest scourge of economists, deflation, hit Israel in a big way in January. In a trend that began in 2014.
Israel is in the budgetary hole for NIS 18 billion (over $4 billion) – and the only way out, say the Bank of Israel, is to raise taxes.
Avigdor Liberman says Yisrael Beytenu will join any government which supports its controversial 'transfer' plan, with major land swaps.
The Bank of Israel in 2014 bought over $7 billion in an effort to prop up the value of the dollar versus the shekel.
Prices soar with salaries not meeting the rise, leaving young couples less able to become homeowners amid noted gap in income brackets.
The “bottom” for the shekel is a long way off, say foreign currency experts, with the dollar expected to continue strengthening.
Shocking figures reveal many Israelis living constantly in the red; Bank of Israel wants to know why.
50 shekel (almost $15) banknote presented ahead of its entry to circulation; features likeness of Hebrew poet Shaul Tchernichovsky.
The richer you are, the more likely you are to know about basic economic and financial principles - and that's a real problem.
Even a $100 million purchase by the Bank of Israel couldn't prop up the sagging dollar.
Financial institutions warn Bitcoin is fertile ground for fraudulent activities, and highly volatile.
Housing prices rose 8% in 2013. Price hike follows doubling in price over seven previous years.
Bank of Israel report lists banks with the highest, lowest fees for 2013.
Israelis are set to face a “double whammy” in 2014, with budget cuts affecting many services along with higher taxes.
Bank of Israel finds Israelis pay less tax than others in OECD - and get less from the government.
"I don't mind apologizing to Karnit Flug" for the lengthy appointment process, says Finance Minister.
The new Governor of the Bank of Israel, Karnit Flug, said she appreciated the vote of confidence the country's leaders had given heR
Acting Bank of Israel governor is appointed to prestigious post.
Thanks to good fiscal management, Israel's deficit will be less than had been expected, the Bank of Israel said
