Credit

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.

|ByTPS
Moody's corporate HQ
(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada

The Trump administration held covert meetings with Alberta separatists seeking financial backing for an independence referendum, according to The Financial Times.

|ByJAMES GENN
Pile of credit cards with flag of Israel

With loan relief set to expire, banks will profit while Israelis pay - opinion

The banks will continue waiting patiently. Those very same customers will eventually arrive, will pay the high interest rates, and, unlike today, will have no temporary market benefit on rely on.

|ByMATAN VARTMAN
THE STOCK exchange flag flies between two Israeli flags at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building. In 2024, the Israeli stock market outperformed all major stock indices, including the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500, and the FTSE 100, the writers point out.

Israel-Iran escalation raises regional security, geopolitical risk - Fitch, S&P

Credit rating companies have warned that ratings could be affected by the current escalation between Israel and Iran.

|ByEVE YOUNG

Israel's move toward smart payment terminals passes milestone

By July 31, 2021, transactions at all businesses, other than exceptional cases, will only be possible via the EMV standard.

MARCH 9, 2021ByZEV STUB
Statistics on the implementation of smart payment terminals in Israel.

Credit card companies to reduce clearing fees

Under the new agreement, a fixed fee was set at a significantly lower rate than the previous commission, in transactions in the amount of up to NIS 35,000.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021ByZEV STUB
MasterCard and VISA credit cards are seen in this picture illustration taken June 9, 2016

Michael Chancellor gives insights into how credit repair works

If there's something that's vital to an individual, it is integrity and credibility, and who understands this better than Michael.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021ByDN MEDIA NETWORK