2018-01-01
The Palestine Monetary Authority issued this annual report to document 2018 macroeconomic conditions, fiscal metrics, and banking sector supervision, while detailing regulatory changes and supervisory mandates. The publication outlines key framework updates, including the adoption of Basel III and IFRS-9 standards, enhanced anti-money laundering protocols, and the strategic launch of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2018-2025). It further reports a 1.7 percent expansion in total banking assets, a 5.1 percent increase in credit facilities, and a 19.3 percent rise in the Authority’s paid-up capital to reinforce institutional resilience and monetary stability.