Bank of Israel​

Inflation expectations derived from the capital market are defined as the ratio between the yields on unindexed government bonds and the yields on CPI-indexed government bonds (breakeven inflation).

The Two-Pillar Reform in international taxation aims to ensure fair and efficient taxation of multinational corporations by addressing the challenges posed by the digital and global economy. These challenges include the ability of companies operating in one country to register their income and pay taxes in another country with lower tax rates.

Yesterday (May 19, 2025), a conference was held to present the Annual Survey of Israel’s Banking System, organized by the Safra Research Institute for Banking and Financial Intermediation at the Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University. The conference showcased key trends in the banking system for the year 2024 and highlighted major initiatives promoted by the Banking Supervision Department during the year. Additionally, the conference presented findings from a survey conducted by the Banking Supervision Department in collaboration with the National Digital Bureau, aimed at examining public behavior patterns and financial preferences in the area of deposits.

Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron today announced his decision to appoint Mr. Ofer Golan as the Director of the Payment and Settlement Systems Department and a member of the Bank of Israel management. The Governor made this decision after interviewing a select group of candidates recommended by the search committee, chaired by Deputy Governor Andrew Abir, and including Director General Shulamit Geri and Maxine Fassberg. Mr. Golan will assume his position on June 1, 2025.

The Bank of Israel is inviting potential vendors, technology experts, and academics to participate in a consultation process aimed at exploring potential technologies to achieve the capabilities of the Digital Shekel System. The Bank will hold a webinar to explain the process to potential respondents on May 21, 2025.