Tag: finance
Report: Pres. Herzog’s UAE Visit Yields $10 Billion Investments in Israel
“Israel is a country in which obstacles become opportunities, and where the impossible is a tantalizing challenge."
Haredim Will Bear the Brunt of Government’s War on Disposable Plastic Utensils
Of course, if the finance and environmental protection folks really want to clean up Israel, and at the same time repress Haredi families even more, they should go after disposable diapers.
MK Nir Barkat First Billionaire in Knesset History following $10 Billion IPO – Despite...
Like the online trading platform Robinhood Markets, eToro has also enjoyed a strong growth spurt over the past year.
Bank of Israel Issues Financial Stability Report under Corona Pandemic
The effects of the crisis and the government restrictions is seen in the residential real estate market, particularly in the number of housing starts.
Israel Bank Removes Restriction on Prime-Rate Mortgages
Also, officials at the Bank of Israel noted that next year should see a reduction in the early repayment fees.
Always Be Shopping: These Are the Coronavirus Relief Provisions in Israel Starting Sunday
If you tell the cop who stopped you that you're out shopping, you can go wherever you want, but if you say you just went out for air, you must stay within 500 meters of your home.
Israeli Banks Announce Mortgage Deferrals in Response to Coronavirus Crisis
All the major banks are offering generous deferrals on mortgage payments to help them get through this difficult period.
First Israeli Nonprofit Bank to Provide Life-Changing Loans as a ‘National Mission’
"We are here to help those enterprises and people who are not appealing for the financial system."
Israel Successfully Raises $3 Billion in US Dollar Bond Issue
Israel’s Treasury issued $2 billion worth of 30-year bonds at 3.375%, or 115 basis points more than comparable US Treasury bonds, and an additional $1 billion worth of 10-year bonds at 2.5%, or 68 basis points above the US Treasury’s rates.
Goldstein on Gelt: How Behavioral Finance Can Make You a Better Investor
Why does emotion play a role in financial decision making, and why is it so important to keep track of the bigger picture?
Israeli Local Authorities Threaten to Strike Amid Looming Deficit Crisis
Over 150 local authority leaders, who represent nearly 70% of Israeli residents, threatened to strike if NIS 1 billion needed for civil programs is not transferred in the near future.
Genius: Finance Minister Kahlon Delivers $11 Billion Deficit, $14 Billion Next 2 Years
This trend is expected to worsen and the finance ministry fears that should it continue, Israel may suffer a downgrading of its credit ratings.
Tel Aviv University #8 in the World for Most Venture Capital-Backed Entrepreneurs
The new ranking is one spot up from last year, while TAU remains the only non-American university in PitchBook's top ten.
Report: Finance Minister Inflicted Stagnation on Real Estate Market
It took the market a little more than a year to figure where Kahlon was headed and since the third quarter of 2016 there has been a 40% free fall in building starts in Israel.
Israeli Startup Seeks Approval to Pay Employees in Bitcoin
The main point of contention when it comes to paying salaries in cryptocurrencies is the volatility of the price.
Smart Money: Financial Fitness for a New Year! – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Smarter Israeli Banking.
The Modern Jewish Home – No Waste, Mo’ Money! [audio]
Basic money management skills 101.
US Dollar Falls Below 3.5 Against Israeli Shekel
Since the beginning of this year, the dollar has dropped nine percent against the shekel.
Kahlon Social Engineers Young Families to Get Back at Netanyahu
Now approaches Kahlon's summer of discontent, where every one of his moves is expected to be colored with his desperate need to continue to matter.
City of Jerusalem On Strike
The city of Jerusalem goes on strike hoping to inspire the Finance Ministry to release the funds it is supposed to grant the municipality as its "fair share."
Incoming Israeli Economy Minister Says It’s Important to Safeguard Industry, Attract Investors
The incoming Minister of Economy and Industry points out that reducing the cost of living in Israel means safeguarding jobs here at home.
Finance Committee Approves Long Term Savings for Every Child Retroactive to Jan. 2015
MK Gafni: Real news for the children of Israel. New law will help level playing field for poorer children.
New Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Train Line to Reach Temple Mount / Western Wall, Just in...
A long-term railway construction project will result in a high-speed train line from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, with a stop at the Temple Mount and Western Wall.
Finance Minister Exposing Fresh Meat Market to Foreign Competition
For the duration of the next year, the quota for duty-free fresh meat imports will be doubled.
New Israeli Crowdfunding Platform Starts Micro Funds Named After Donors [video]
LivinGift's Public Advisory Council is headed by Prof. Meir Heth, Israel's former Banks Commissioner, Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Chairman , Bank Leumi Chairman and Chairman of Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Iran ‘Not Worried’ About Falling Oil Prices
Iran, a member of OPEC, is not as worried about the plummeting price of crude oil as its regional neighbors -- it has other sources of income.
Hamas Diverts Millions From U.S.-Based NGO To Finance Terrorist Capabilities
Hamas reportedly siphoned 60% of World Vision Gaza's resources in Gaza to reconstruct Hamas' tunnel network and military installations, in addition to purchasing weapons intended to kill Israelis
Finance and Justice Ministries to Crack Down on Gambling
Kahlon said, "As I am finance minister, there will be no casinos in Israel."
Released for Publication: Hamas Money Smuggling Operation Exposed
Hamas took advantage of Israeli entry permits to smuggle money from Gaza into Judea and Samaria for terror operations.