Bank of Israel governor
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81
Fischer was praised for his transformative impact on Israel’s economy and global monetary policy, especially during the global financial crisis of 2008.
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Netanyahu, Lapid to announce new Bank of Israel chief by Sunday
PM, finance minister met Wednesday night to decide on candidate who will succeed Stanley Fischer.
Timeline for BOI governor selection extends from 'days' to 'weeks'
Lapid, Netanyahu reportedly have sharp disagreements over which of the three BOI governor candidates to choose.
Victor Medina joins race for BoI Governor
A source close to the prime minister said, "Medina's chances are no less than those of Blejer and Eckstein and perhaps greater."
PM's aides prefer Zvi Eckstein as BoI Governor
Netanyahu's aides consider Eckstein as the "inside man," who knows the government, and is seen as a "safer" alternative.
As BOI awaits new governor, strong shekel curbs exports
In the second quarter of 2013, 35% of exporters reported a reduction in export shipments, while only 27% reported an increase.
Netanyahu's office denies submitting 'list' of candidates to head Bank of Israel
Post vacant since Stanley Fischer's departure in June; two candidates withdrew after separate alleged scandals.
PM considers Argentina’s Blejer to head BoI
Former Central Bank of Argentina president is Netanyahu's lead candidate among 4 to replace Stanley Fischer.
Payback time
Frenkel’s explanation was good enough for America's largest bank JPMorgan Chase & Co where he currently serves as chairman of JPMorgan Chase International.
Hong Kong says Frenkel arrested in duty free incident
Account contradicts parts of his version of events that undermined his Bank of Israel governor candidacy.
Knesset to meet during recess on lack of BoI head
After Labor MK Michaeli submits signatures to call meeting, Knesset plans to convene over lack of governor.
