Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'
While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.
Banking & Finance
Your Investments: Ran Gvili, the Exodus from Egypt, Tu Bishvat and your money
Your Taxes: AI dos and don’ts
IDB Chief Economist Einat Meir on Israel’s 2026 economic outlook and the global picture
Your Taxes: Why try the Israel Tax Authority's new tax amnesty?
Your taxes: As always, consult experienced tax and professional advisers in each country at an early stage in specific cases.
Your Taxes: Unfit homes and other properties due to the war
Israel’s war left thousands homeless as missiles hit homes. New rules offer compensation, tax relief, and landlord aid, but rebuilding will take time.
Bank Hapoalim to gift shares to over 1 million customers in first-of-its-kind initiative
Eligible customers will be able to choose either two shares in the bank, valued at 124 shekels as of August 21, or a monetary grant of 100 shekels
Your Taxes: Moving onshore is tax evasion, says court
In a decision that has no winners, an Israeli court ruled that moving a subsidiary company from Dutch to Israeli ownership is tax evasion.
Israeli security remediation company Seemplicity raises $50 million
Seemplicity will use this funding to increase its investment in AI capabilities and support a rapid expansion of its marketing strategy.
The Right Path to Investment
Ron Hochman, CEO of Mizrahi-Tefahot INVEST reveals the roadmap to investors' hearts and advises: focus
Your Investments: Should love of Israel translate into investments?
We know the importance of loving the Land of Israel, but should that translate into actually investing your money in the Holy Land?
Your Investments: Should you buy an apartment with the inheritance money?
As is often the case, while children and friends mean well, they often lack critical information that greatly influences such important decisions.
New Era Bets Big on Israel’s Startup Resilience
Despite geopolitical challenges, the VC firm raises $120M for a third fund focused on early-stage Israeli tech ventures
Bank Hapoalim opens NIS 1.2 million scholarship fund
The fund, run by the bank’s Social Banking Division in partnership with the Education for Excellence association, aims to narrow social gaps and foster financial independence.
