Finance
Mekorot reports strong core growth in 2025, but regulatory changes drive heavy net loss
Mekorot, posted solid underlying performance in 2025, but sweeping regulatory changes by the Water Authority pushed the company to report a significant net loss
Leumi, Shestovitz take stakes in Profit Finance Group with NIS 670 million investment
Prediction 2026
Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook
High-interest credit card debt: Risks, relief options, and how to choose
Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion
Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.
Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance
A5A7, a stablecoin backed by the Russian rouble and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been placed under sanctions by Western governments who say it is used to facilitate avoidance of sanctions on Russia.
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
‘We’re still struggling’: Hostage families call for more government support
Families of released and killed hostages told lawmakers they’re still without adequate financial and psychological support, urging the government to act.
Middle school curriculum to include financial literacy in upcoming year - report
Students across Israel will soon study financial literacy weekly, learning key life skills like budgeting and saving.
OurCrowd founder Medved becomes chairman as Chill takes acting CEO role
OurCrowd, one of the world’s leading venture investment platforms, announced that founder Jon Medved is stepping down as CEO, with Cali Chill taking over.
Bank Hapoalim, Paamonim launch free coaching program for northern evacuees
Bank Hapoalim, Paamonim launch financial coaching program for families evacuated from northern Israel.
Millioniares declares Kent castle an independent micronation in response to UK hiking tax payment
The Principality of Lympne is not recognized as a nation by any country.
Your Taxes: What new immigrants and returning residents need to know before aliyah to Israel
“New residents” and “senior returning residents” who lived abroad 10 years are entitled to a package of income-tax benefits.
