Mizrahi-Tefahot launches NIS 1,000 savings grant for Israeli children born since October 7
The initiative, framed as “a new beginning” to promote long-term financial security, targets what the bank calls “children of the war.”
Banking & Finance
Smotrich threatens to double tax on Israeli banks if consumer benefits canceled
Ogen unveils roadmap for Israel’s first social bank
LeumiTech and IVC wrap up 2025 with first findings from their joint high-tech report
Your Taxes: Negotiating a wartime M&A deal
In Israel, there is the added complication of the Israel-Hamas War. Is it business as usual in Israel? What do potential sellers and buyers need to consider?
Hamilton Lane Israel head at firm’s 2025 investor event
“Since the war, Hamilton Lane has invested close to $250 million in Israel”.
Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane: ‘It’s money time for private markets’
Juan Delgado says private market investing firms are positioned for even greater success – and Israel is one of the company’s key markets
Blackstone president Jonathan Gray donates $125 million to Tel Aviv University
This donation, the largest in the history of the university, will fund the development of new facilities and scholarships for the School of Health and Medical Sciences.
Why Israel can’t escape impact of tariffs
While stock indices in the US and Europe fell by about 10% in two days, the Tel Aviv 35 Index fell by just under 4% yesterday and by 0.62% on Thursday.
Impact investments: How young investors are answering the call of the Jewish state
Young leaders are redefining investing in Israel—turning financial support into personal commitment, driving impact, and shaping the future of Israel Bonds.
Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan
The Bank Of Israel announced a general set of discounts that the commercial banks will provide, including offering interest rates and benefits for money sitting in checking accounts.
Your Investments: Baseball and optimism, but don’t forget about those less fortunate
"To receive but not to give is, in Jewish geography as well as Jewish psychology, simply not life," said Rabbi Jonathan Sachs.
Recognized and valued: Mifal Hapais leaders on female leadership and social impact
At the 2025 Women Leaders Conference, Mifal Hapais members shared insights on leadership, representation, and advocacy in male-dominated fields.
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.
