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
PM reportedly planning to evaluate multiple nominees for BoI governor
Media reports say candidates to be vetted in advance by the Turkel Committee; PMO refuses to comment on reports.
Editorial: Appointment pains
The appointment process for the Bank of Israel’s governor is just another issue that the public feels it has the right to influence.
Lapid rejects calls for new BOI nomination method following Frenkel, Leiderman ‘farce’
Labor MK Braverman calls for formation of vetting committee, says individuals chosen for top positions must be honest.
Lapid rejects criticism in wake of Leiderman-Frenkel fiasco
Labor MK Braverman calls for formation of vetting committee, says individuals chosen for top positions must be honest.
BoI panel members mull quitting
The three external members are unhappy about the appointment of Leo Leiderman as Governor.
Yacimovich: Is sexism to blame for BoI oversight on Flug?
Opposition leader raises specter of sexism in Netanyahu, Lapid’s decision to pass over Karnit Flug to lead the Bank of Israel.
Hapoalim Chief Economist Leo Leiderman nominated as BOI governor
Karnut Flug will step down after 25 years with BOI; Netanyahu and Lapid push Leiderman nomination forward.
Flug steps in as Bank of Israel Governor pending Frenkel approval
With Stanley Fisher's term as Bank of Israel Governor completed, his deputy Karnit Flug steps into role of acting governor.
PM to name Fischer replacement in coming days
Netanyahu hints that new nominee will be selected from abroad, casting doubt on local pick Karnit Flug.
Commentary: Fischer felled by politics, not age
The IMF changes its regulations as fast as its officials change their silk ties.
