2023-01-01
The Palestine Monetary Authority issued Instructions No. (7) of 2023 concerning banking fees and commissions to defer the implementation of Article (5) of the Original Instructions and the repeal of Instructions No. (6) of 2021 regarding the Israeli Shekel cash deposit commission until the end of the current year. This directive maintains the existing cash deposit commission framework for the Israeli Shekel while postponing scheduled regulatory amendments. The document formally defines the Original Instructions and was enacted by Governor Dr. Firas Malham on June 4, 2023.
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PALESTINE MONETARY AUTHORITY
Instructions No. (7) of 2023 Concerning Banking Fees and Commissions
Based on the provisions of Decree-Law No. (9) of 2010 Concerning Banks, particularly Articles (40) and (72) thereof, and after reviewing Instructions No. (4) of 2023, and in accordance with the powers delegated to us, and in pursuit of the public interest, we have issued the following Instructions:
Article (1) Definitions
The following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned to them below, unless the context indicates otherwise: Original Instructions: Instructions No. 4 of 2023 Concerning Banking Fees and Commissions.
Article (2) Implementation of Article (5)
The implementation of the provisions of Article (5) of the Original Instructions shall be deferred until the end of the current year, provided that Instructions No. (6) of 2021 Concerning the Cash Deposit Commission for the Israeli Shekel shall apply.
Article (3)
The repeal of Instructions No. (6) of 2021 Concerning the Cash Deposit Commission for the Israeli Shekel, as stipulated in Article (16), paragraph (3) of the Original Instructions, shall be deferred until the end of the current year.
Issued in Ramallah, on 2023/06/04.
Dr. Firas Malham Governor [Signature]
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