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Your Investments: The importance of patience in investing
One of the most underrated virtues in successful investing is patience. It doesn’t make headlines, it doesn’t sell newsletters, and it certainly doesn’t satisfy our natural desire to “do something.”
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Bank Hapoalim completes $2 billion overseas bond sale in largest such offering by an Israeli bank
The issuance was led by international underwriters Citi, JPMorgan, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and Goldman Sachs, the bank said.
Bank of America initiates 'buy' on top four Israeli banks, citing post-war momentum
Analyst David Taranto set a price target of 89.5 shekels for Hapoalim, one of Israel's two largest banks, implying an 18% upside to its current price.
Turkey's Ziraat proposed launching banking ops in Syria, CEO says
Turkey’s largest state lender said it is in talks with Syria’s central bank to begin operations, as Ankara deepens its role in Syria’s economic stabilization and reconstruction.
Spanish bank chairman apologizes after Israeli clients report account restrictions
Banco Sabadell’s chairman apologized after Israeli clients in Spain reported account restrictions and delayed transfers, saying revised procedures followed an internal compliance misunderstanding.
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.”
Ogen unveils roadmap for Israel’s first social bank
New banking model aimed at serving households, small businesses, and nonprofits left behind by commercial banking system
Syria to start currency swap on January 1, central bank governor says
Syria will begin swapping Assad-era notes for new currency on January 1, Central Bank Governor Husrieh on Thursday.
Bank Hapoalim receives 'Accessible Organization' certificate from Access Israel
In its announcement, Access Israel said the certificate reflects the bank’s commitment to ensuring that “every customer, without exception,” can receive “independent, respectful and equal” service.
Bank Hapoalim: Young people and students will receive all trading fees back
Bank Hapoalim is launching a benefits package for young people and students that includes a full and automatic refund of securities trading fees, up to NIS 2,000 per quarter.
Bank Hapoalim revives free-share offer for 1 million customers
After strong demand in September, eligible clients can choose two shares, valued at about NIS 138.9 as of November 25, or a NIS 125 cash grant, the bank said.
Your Investments: What’s your financial why?
"It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?" – Ronald Reagan
