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The Governor of the Bank of Israel, Amir Yaron (YouTube Screenshot)
From the WebAugust 28, 2019, 5:57 pm
Bank of Israel keeps benchmark interest rate at 0.25%
Reuters: Central bank holds rate for the sixth straight meeting, citing a downward move in inflation, global economy risks and easier monetary policy worldwide
Illustrative image: Israelis walk next to Bank Leumi in Jerusalem on November 16, 2014. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 27, 2019, 6:54 pm
Bank Leumi appoints Hanan Friedman as new CEO
Incoming executive has spent over five years at the bank, recently overseeing strategy and innovation; nomination must still be approved by the Bank of Israel
By Stuart Winer
Finance professor and Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
From the WebJuly 8, 2019, 4:44 pm
Bank of Israel leaves rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Globes: Israel’s central bank leaves its key lending rate at 0.25% and cuts its economic growth forecast for 2019 to 3.1% from 3.2%
Illustrative image: Withdrawing money at Bank Leumi on Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv, January 18, 2015. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
April 17, 2019, 2:07 pm
Bank bailouts for failed tycoons have cost the Israeli public billions, MKs find
Knesset commission of inquiry lambastes ‘negligent’ financial sector for ‘systematically’ extending or writing off loans for rich while pursuing small debtors ‘to last cent’
By Sue Surkes
Finance professor and Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
From the WebApril 8, 2019, 4:51 pm
Bank of Israel leaves benchmark interest rate at 0.25 pct
Reuters: Decision is in line with expectations; with inflation at just above a 1 percent rate, all 13 economists polled forecast rates would stay put
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron (left) presents the 2018 Bank of Israel Annual report to President Reuven Rivlin, March 31, 2019 (Mark Neiman, GPO)
March 31, 2019, 1:44 pm
To curb budget deficit, central bank urges more taxes and less spending
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron says investment in infrastructure, education needed to improve productivity in economy
By Shoshanna Solomon
Check Point Software Technologies co-founder Marius Nacht (Courtesy)
January 22, 2019, 12:03 pm
Billionaire Nacht submits plan to set up digital bank in Israel
Cybersecurity giant Check Point Software co-founder seeks to enter tight banking sector, where Bank of Israel is in favor of more competition
By Shoshanna Solomon
Finance professor and Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
From the WebJanuary 7, 2019, 4:45 pm
Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Globes: The Monetary Committee at the central bank, headed by new Governor Amir Yaron, keeps key lending rate at 0.25%; cuts growth forecast for 2019
Students at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Dani Machlis)
January 1, 2019, 3:24 pm
In Israel, university graduates earn more than college graduates, study shows
Bank of Israel report from 2008-2015 says college graduates still do see ‘a solid return’ on their studies compared to those with only high school degrees
By Shoshanna Solomon
From right to left: Incoming head of Bank of Israel Professor Amir Yaron, President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon at Yaron's appointment ceremony held at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 24, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
December 24, 2018, 12:21 pm
New Bank of Israel governor installed amid economic turmoil
Amir Yaron takes up key financial position the day after a stock market fall and with national elections in sight
By TOI staff and Agencies
A general view of the Bank of Israel in Jerusalem, December 20, 2009. The Bank of Israel is the central bank of Israel. (Kobi Gideon / FLASH90)
November 27, 2018, 2:59 pm
Bank of Israel catches economists off guard in first rate hike since 2011
Citing higher inflation and ‘handsome’ economic growth, the central bank on Monday raised its key lending rate for December to 0.25% from a record low 0.1%
By Shoshanna Solomon
Private security personnel with 'Aryan Brotherhood' on his T-shirt opens the gate at the venue of the 'Schild und Schwert' (Shield and Sword) neo-Nazi festival, in the small eastern German town of Ostritz on April 20, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / John MACDOUGALL)
November 27, 2018, 2:22 pm
Hating on Jews and journalists: 8 things to know for November 27
A CNN survey showing anti-Semitic attitudes persisting in Europe has many concerned, and Israel’s culture minister shows how crass she and her supporters can be
By Joshua Davidovich
Stock quotes seen outside the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on August 26, 2015. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
November 26, 2018, 5:17 pm
Bank of Israel raises key lending rate for first time since 2011
In surprise move, central bank lifts rate by 0.15 percentage points to 0.25 percent, after leaving it unchanged at 0.1 percent since 2015
By Shoshanna Solomon
Finance professor and Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
November 18, 2018, 1:01 pm
Ministers confirm Amir Yaron as next Bank of Israel governor
Israeli-American economist thanks cabinet for ‘tremendous honor,’ hails predecessor Karnit Flug for ‘handing me a wonderfully managed institution’
By TOI staff
Illustrative image of a pile of dollars (choness, iStock by Getty Images)
November 12, 2018, 2:09 pm
Bank of Israel to halt forex purchases program to offset natural gas production
Central bank started acquiring foreign currency in 2013 after the Tamar gas field started production; says it will cease acquisitions as of 2019
By Shoshanna Solomon
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