Bank of Israel governor
The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'
The interest rate remains unchanged; Prof. Yaron: No pressure was exerted; business sector criticizes the decision of the Governor, who does not rule out potential tax hikes for the upcoming budget.
Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review
Interest rate drama: The news for mortgage takers – and Smotrich's unusual attack on the governor
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81
Former Bank of Israel Governor Flug returns to Hebrew University
"We are delighted that Prof. Karnit Flug is joining our department," said chair of the Hebrew University's economics department Prof. Eric Gould.
Marketplace: A letter to Amir Yaron
On managing Israel's money.
Dr. Karnit Flug to conclude term as Bank of Israel governor
Flug, 62, is Israel's only female governor to date.
Prof. Amir Yaron appointed next Governor of Bank of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon officially announced the appointment on Tuesday afternoon.
![Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon [L] and Prime Minister Netanyahu at the announcement of the new Governor of the Bank of Israel, October 9, 2018](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/430401 "Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon [L] and Prime Minister Netanyahu at the announcement of the new Governor of the Bank of Israel, October 9, 2018")
Interest rate remains unchanged in Flug’s last committee meeting
Flug's successor still unknown, but decision was not impacted by uncertainty, she said.
Deja vu: Will the Flug farce be repeated?
Bank of Israel head Karmit Flug may be awarded a second term - once again by default.
Bank of Israel head won’t seek a second term
Flug notified Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of her decision on Thursday, according to a statement from the central bank.
Treasury slams Bank of Israel, signals governor to leave
A Finance Ministry spokesman said the hunt for a new Bank of Israel governor would begin after Passover.
Tax Authority nabs 8,000-person list of Israeli HSBC accounts
Having a Swiss bank account is not illegal in Israel as long as it is reported to authorities and taxes are paid.
Kahlon, Flug strike deal on financial sector reform
Proposal would spin credit card companies out from biggest banks, allow them to become banks in their own right.