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About the Bank of Israel |
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The Bank of Israel is the central bank of the State of Israel. The Bank was established in 1954. It is situated in Kiryat Ben Gurion in Jerusalem, close to the Knesset (Israel's parliament), the Supreme Court, and government ministries. The Bank has a branch in Tel Aviv (in Lillienblum Street), and there is also an extension of the Banking Supervision Department in Tel Aviv (in Yavneh Street).
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The Bank is independent, and its objectives and operating methods are specified in the Bank of Israel Law, 5770-2010. Its objectives are to maintain price stability, to support the Government's objectives especially growth and employment, and to support the stability of the financial system.
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The Bank acts to increase public awareness of its activities and the areas of its responsibility. It does so by means of its publications, press releases, etc. In addition, there is a Visitors Center in the Bank's premises in Jerusalem, with an exhibition showing the development of money and the issue of money, and with films, lectures and games explaining the main functions of the Bank.
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The History of the Bank of Israel
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Bank of Israel Law, 2010
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The Functions of the Bank of Israel |
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Vision, Values and Objectives
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The Bank of Israel Explained 
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The Monetary Committee
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The Supervisory Council
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The Governor of the Bank
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Office Holders
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Organizational Structure |
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Bank of Israel's Jubilee |
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Home Page |
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Additional Information |
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Press Releases |
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Economic Information |
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Executive Summary
Structural reform
in the capital market - Inter-ministerial committee report,
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List of Banking Corporations in Israel - Addresses and Links |
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Other Websites |
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Legislation and Regulations |
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Bank of Israel Law, 2010, PDF File
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Bank of Israel Law, 1954-2010, PDF File
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Proper Conduct of Banking Business Regulations |
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Prohibition on Money Laundering Order, 2001, PDF File
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Memorandum of understanding for cooperation and information exchange between the Banking Supervision Department, the Securities Authority and the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Division,
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Board of Governors of the federal reserve system Federal deposit insurance corporation supervisor of banks at the bank of israel-Statement of cooperation,
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