Russian 'Agent' Butina Met With Top U.S. Officials – Including Stanley Fischer, ex-Bank of Israel Chief
Butina traveled to the U.S. in April 2015 with Alexander Torshin, then the Russian Central Bank deputy governor
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Bank Hapoalim Chairman Yair Seroussi Expected to Step Down Early
Seroussi was entrusted with repairing ties between Hapoalim and the Bank of Israel.
In the Money Could Judge Kabub Be the Great Reformer of the Israeli Finance System?
Last week the judge spelled out a truth carefully kept hidden by hundreds of politicians for years.
Former Bank of Israel Governor Carves Out Role at Fed
Stanley Fischer tapped to head financial stability panel at U.S. central bank, expected to be powerful voice.
Stanley Fischer Will Be 'Disaster' for U.S. Economy, Analyst Warns
Jesse Colombo says the bubble caused by Fischer's inflationary policies as BoI governor will soon pop - and the same is likely to happen in the U.S.
Senate Confirms Stanley Fischer as No. 2 at U.S. Central Bank
Former governor of Bank of Israel approved as vice chairman of Federal Reserve by 63-24 vote.
Stanley Fischer Sworn in as Member of U.S. Federal Reserve's Board
Former Bank of Israel Governor still awaits confirmation to serve as vice-chairman of the board.
U.S. Senate Confirms Stanley Fischer as Fed Governor
In 68-27 vote, the former Bank of Israel governor was approved to serve on Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Fischer Clears Hurdle Toward Vice Chairmanship of U.S. Federal Reserve
Senate agrees 62-35 to limit debate on the nomination of the former Bank of Israel governor, bringing him one step closer to the job.
Is a Strong Shekel Really So Bad?
The time has come to rethink the Bank of Israel’s low-interest-rate policy and dollar buying on the open market.
Fischer Wins Backing of Senate Banking Committee for No. 2 Fed Post
The combination of veteran Fed policymaker Janet Yellen leading the central bank and Fischer as second in command comes with high expectations.
Stanley Fischer Awarded $100,000 for Contribution to Economic Policy
Stanford University research institute gives prize to Israel's former central bank chief, who is waiting for confirmation as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Fischer: Policy Decisions Are Best Made Early
Former Bank of Israel chief offers tips on his years spent fighting financial crises.
Fischer Defends Ties to Citibank: Made Me a Better Banker
Former Bank of Israel governor parries with senator ahead of confirmation as U.S. Fed’s No. 2.
Stanley Fischer to Put Textbook Work on Ice While in Fed Job
The former Bank of Israel governor wrote the book on macroeconomics. Literally.
Meet the Israeli Economics Expert Who Could Become Italy’s Stanley Fischer
As a rising political star prepares to take the reins of government in Rome, his Israeli-born economics adviser tells Haaretz about his plan to save Italy from ruin.
Stanley Fischer’s Personal Wealth Could Be $56m
Former Bank of Israel Governor, recently nominated by Obama as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, will sell his shares of financial firms if he is confirmed for post.
Senator Warren Doubts Whether Fischer Should Be Vice Chairman of Fed
The Massachusetts Democrat says 'I want to be hopeful…that Fischer’s going to work in the right direction. I am not sure. "
Obama Nominates Former Bank of Israel Chief Stanley Fischer as Fed Vice Chairman
Fischer served as Israel’s top banker for eight years; Obama: Stanley Fischer is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading economic policy minds.
Former Bank of Israel Governor Fischer Leading Candidate for Fed Vice Chairman
According to Bloomberg, Fischer is President Barack Obama's top choice to replace Janet Yellen, who will likely be appointed Fed chief next week.
Israel Not Seeking Peace to the Extent It Should, Says Former Central Bank Chief
In rare public rebuke, the widely esteemed Stanley Fischer tells NYU forum that country is divided 'between those who want to settle the West Bank and those who seek peace.'
Cabinet Approves Karnit Flug as First Woman to Lead Israel's Central Bank
Business as usual for the monetary committee, which meets Monday to set November's base interest rate.
Twice Burned but Not Shy Karnit Flug Named Governor of the Bank of Israel
Netanyahu and Lapid's announcement ends the embarrassing 112-day saga of scrabbling for somebody to replace Stanley Fischer. Flug will be the first woman to hold the position.
Full Speed Ahead Netanyahu, Lapid to Choose Bank of Israel Chief This Week
More than three months after Stanley Fischer stepped down, choice remains up in the air.
Ex-central Banker Lauds Scorned Deputy, Obama’s Choice of Yellen at Fed
Acting governor Karnit Flug shows leadership, says Stanley Fischer.
Fischer: Europe, Not U.S., Greatest Threat to World Economy
Former Bank of Israel governor tells Bloomberg he believes U.S. will get through political gridlock, 'possibly quite quickly.'
Puzzling Procrastination in Pursuit of Bank Governor
Even if the delay can be explained by the desire to find the best possible person for the job, what has happened since Fischer departed can only be described as an ongoing farce.
My Choice for Woman of the Year
She is the most humiliated woman, which to me makes her the most exalted. By their vile behavior, the ones who humilated her - Benjamin Netanyahu and his hanger-on, Yair Lapid - gave her a badge of honor.
Bank on a Chicago Man to Replace Stanley Fischer at Bank of Israel
The University of Chicago trained all three of Netanyahu's favorites for governor, and that's no coincidence.
Where Is Stanley Fischer’s Successor? Home in the U.S.
Netanyahu likely wanted another Jewish American superstar economist to take his place, but the pool of potential immigrants is fast drying up