Stanley Fischer's time as Bank of Israel governor has coincided with dramatic changes in global thinking about the role of central banks. He looks back on how his work has evolved, and what still needs to be done to secure the future.
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Israeli banks changing course
July 1, 2013Israel has a well-regulated banking sector that came through the financial crisis in good shape, but margins are tight and its largest banks are searching for ways to improve growth and returns.
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Middle East banks continue to take small steps forward
July 1, 2013Slow but steady growth seems to be the order of the day for banks in the Middle East, with most countries in the region having something to cheer.
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Bank of Israel's tough love pays off
August 30, 2010The Bank of Israel's authority to regulate the country's banking sector is something that other supervisors can only dream of, and the benefits of it holding such power were seen during the credit crisis. Writer Philip Alexander
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A coming of age
July 28, 2010Enjoying Israel's new status as a developed market, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is pushing to attract high-tech listings, planning to renew its IT system and playing its part in Israeli-Palestinian relations. Writer Michelle Price
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Leumi on top despite privatisation struggle
January 2, 2008Leumi Bank now leads Israel’s booming banking sector, despite the government’s protracted struggle to sell its controlling stake. David Lipkin reports from Tel Aviv.
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Émigré governor under pressure
June 5, 2006David Lipkin reviews Stanley Fischer’s turbulent first year as governor of the Bank of Israel, and asks him about the future of the bank and the economy.
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Horizons must widen
February 6, 2006Following capital market reform, Israel’s banks are being forced to look overseas for expansion opportunities, says David Lipkin.
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What the bankers say: Israel
January 2, 2006The Banker invites CEOs from around the world to discuss the economic climate in their country and institution, and their hopes for the future
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MAIN STORY: Hapoalim joins rush into Turkey with stake in C Bank
October 3, 2005Israel’s biggest financial institution, Bank Hapoalim, announced on September 13 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 50% share in Turkey’s C Kredi ve Kalkinma Bankasi (C Bank) for $113m, with the aim of breaking into the lucrative Turkish mortgage and project finance markets.
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