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 investments: Measure for measure
Don’t expect a secure retirement if you don’t save.
Your Taxes: Surly surtax
As part of the 2025 budget tax package, the Knesset passed an amendment that expands and increases what is sometimes known as the “Rich Man’s Tax” on high-income taxpayers.
Izhar Shay's SPAC finds new acquisition target
The SPAC, headed by Izhar Shay and Ziv Elul, has announced a merger with Israeli company Gadfin.
Mizrahi Tefahot: Divert investments back to Israel
"Growth in Israel is relatively high and the deficit is expected to decline and is significantly lower than most of the Western world," said Mizrahi Tefahot regional financial advisor David Shelly.
Israeli shekel strongest for two years against the US dollar
Bank of America published a forecast about the Israeli currency. The bank's analysts expect the shekel to continue to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented.
Bank Yahav leads with lowest fees for account services, Bank of Israel report reveals
Bank Yahav charges the lowest fees for transactional services, while Mizrahi-Tefahot charges the highest.
Is the OECD Amount B treaty second rate for Israeli distributors?
Your taxes: Israel is an OECD member but is not a covered jurisdiction for Amount B purposes. So the Israeli Tax Authority may not accept Amount B calculations from Israeli importers and exporters.
Could taxes end up saving the planet?
Your taxes: Exploring global carbon pricing strategies, Israel's climate goals, and the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
2024 deficit 6.9% of GDP, 2025 budget must be passed, says accountant-general
The provisional budget is much lower than the proposed budget for 2025, and it is impossible to continue to function over time without passing the 2025 budget, the accountant-general said.
Israel's economy improving but uncertainty remains high - Central Bank Gov.
The Bank of Israel left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% in its 8th straight such decision
