Stanley Fischer

Maximizing the benefits of Tamar and Leviathan necessitates no small amount of wisdom and vision. A bit of providence wouldn’t hurt either.

Peres pays tribute to outgoing Governor of the Bank of Israel Fischer for his unique contribution to Israel in field of economics.

Bank of Israel governor says defense budget cannot continue to grow at the same rate as it has in previous years.

One of Jerusalem’s more unusual architectural creations is the Bank of Israel building, which is slated for renovations and repairs.

“If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.”

Stanley Fischer’s nomination eight years ago may have marked the start of what could become a trend: the aggressive global solicitation of central bankers on the sole basis of merit, without regard to citizenship.

It might be useful to remind people of the decisions that made Fischer so important in the Israeli economic context – and why his impending absence is likely to be so sorely missed.

Stanley Fischer is leaving an indelible mark on Israel’s central bank, and his influence will be felt long after he’s gone.

In a speech last month at the Bible Lands Museum in the capital, Fischer, who probably had already decided to step down early, predicted that the incoming government “will not have an easy time in the near future.”

Bank of Israel Governor says he is stepping down for personal reasons, adds he has accomplished much during his tenure.