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The gatekeeping custodian: Why Stanley Fischer was Netanyahu's best-ever appointment - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Stanley Fischer became the gatekeeping custodian of governance that Netanyahu’s current government dreads.

 THEN-BANK of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer appears at a press conference in Jerusalem in 2013.
 Outgoing Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer seen speaking at a press conference at the Bank of Israel in Jerusalem on June 25, 2013.

Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81

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Fischer hopes to boost Israel's Bank Hapoalim as board member

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Stanley Fischer: Trump doesn't understand international trade


New OECD report on Israel praises Trajtenberg

Biannual report delving into Israel's economic challenges calls to open up the economy; warns 2012 budget should not be reopened and significant deviations from already-announced spending should be opposed.

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Commentary: Fischer’s concern hints at storm ahead

The Fischer of November 2011 is much more gloomy than the Fischer we used to know in 2008.

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Fischer: Supervision of banks must be tightened

“We must prepare for the day in which there will be banks with no controlling core,” says Bank of Israel governor.

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Fischer warns against surrendering to populism

"Economic steps that have broad short-term support from public...kill economies," BoI governor warns.

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BoI to leave interest rate unchanged, analysts say

For the first time in the central bank’s history the governor will not make the decision alone.

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High market concentration increases risk of crisis

Bank of Israel report outlines the lessons to be drawn from the crisis and how they can be applied to monetary, fiscal and economic policy.

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Grapevine: Interesting times for Shapiro

Zalman Shoval is arguably the most appropriate person in Israel to host a welcome dinner for US Ambassador Daniel Shapiro.

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Analysts: BoI to keep rate at 3.25%

Bloomberg poll finds that 19 of 21 analysts believe Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer will keep the interest rate for October unchanged.

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'Palestinian statehood bid could affect Israeli economy'

BoI head Fischer advises against defense cuts to fund social reforms.

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Stanley Fischer: Israel able to solve its economic issues

Bank of Israel Governor optimistic about economic future, says Israel cannot control world geo-political situation, only its response.

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