Israel's Five Largest Banks Challenge Competition Authority's Concentration Group Designation
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ניצן שפיר
First reported by Calcalist · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
Israel's five largest banks have appealed the Competition Authority's designation of them as a concentration group and related deposit regulations. The banks argue the authority overstepped its powers and that the measures could harm competition and customers. The appeal process may take up to two years, with the designation remaining in effect meanwhile. The case also underscores a regulatory conflict between the Competition Authority and the Bank of Israel.
- 01Five largest Israeli banks appeal Competition Authority's concentration group designation.
- 02Banks oppose deposit regulations set to start in May 2027, seeking their cancellation.
- 03Appeal challenges authority's power and conflicts with Bank of Israel's stance.
- 04Competition Tribunal process may last up to two years with no fixed schedule.
- 05Designation remains effective during appeal; banks may seek to delay regulations.
- 06Previous similar appeals have led to softened conditions or rulings in favor of banks.
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