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Israeli Parliament Approves New Credit Data Repository to Save Small Businesses 1.5 Billion Shekels Annually

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First reported by Globes · 3 hours ago

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The Israeli Knesset approved a law to create a credit data repository for small and medium businesses, expected to save them 1.5 billion shekels annually and lower interest rates by at least 1%. The move aims to increase competition in the SME credit market and reduce banks' information advantage.

01Knesset approved a credit data repository law for small and medium enterprises with unanimous support.
02The repository is expected to save SMEs 1.5 billion shekels annually and cut interest rates by at least 1%.
03The law allows the Bank of Israel governor to establish the repository collecting credit data from banks and other sources.
04Credit bureaus can share data with lenders and provide credit reports to boost market competition.
05Negative credit data registration period reduced from three years to one to aid borrower recovery.
06Emergency provisions allow exclusion of negative data to protect borrowers amid security concerns.

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