Bank of Israel: Opens payment network to international payments firms

Bank of Israel: Opens payment network to international payments firms

  • Bank of Israel has issued a framework providing international payment service providers access to regulated payment systems
  • Effective immediately, this framework enables such entities to provide services to the public
  • The central bank expects this announcement to bolster innovation in the payments arena
  • The framework formulated by the Bank establishes two tracks, as set forth below
  • This framework will enable these entities to prepare the technological connection to regulated payments systems
  • The framework enables such entities to proceed without waiting for final legislation of the Payment Services Regulation Law
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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