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Your Investments: Don’t let summer heat burn your finances

BY AARON KATSMAN — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:24:42 GMT

Start planning and saving well in advance of the summer so that the sudden expenses don’t send you scrambling to try and find the money to pay for them.

Your Taxes: Tough new fiscal residency proposals

BY LEON HARRIS — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:27:30 GMT

It is proposed that 75 days in Israel any year may soon make someone an Israeli resident – or even a mere 30 days for couples – subject to a further review over five years according to a formula.

Israeli tech sector raises $2.72 billion in Q2 2025, led by cyber and AI

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:47:46 GMT

The Israeli Tech Review Q2/2025 provides insights into current trends, including an analysis of investments, M&A, and public markets

Bank Hapoalim donates NIS 1.3 million to hospitals hit in Operation Rising Lion

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:34:14 GMT

The donation, made through the bank’s Social Banking Center, will help Soroka complete urgent repairs and restore full functionality.

The Moment to Act is Now: The Damage is Severe, But Our Spirits Are Strong and Resilient

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:11:09 GMT

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion has sent a powerful message: Israel is strong and will not wait to be attacked. But this strength comes at a steep cost.

Your Taxes: Negotiating a wartime M&A deal

BY LEON HARRIS — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:59:44 GMT

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

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:21:20 GMT

“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’

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH HAMILTON LANE — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:06:22 GMT

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

BY URI SELA — Wed, 07 May 2025 16:06:53 GMT

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

BY NETANEL ARIEL/GLOBES/TNS — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:50:16 GMT

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

BY ERIC NARROW — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:27:03 GMT

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

BY EVE YOUNG — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:34:04 GMT

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

BY AARON KATSMAN — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:51:51 GMT

"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

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:47:09 GMT

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

BY REUTERS AND EVE YOUNG — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:12:59 GMT

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.

Almost no GDP growth, labor shortage impacted by Palestinian worker ban - Bank of Israel on 2024

BY EVE YOUNG — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:05 GMT

The central bank highlighted that gross domestic product went up by just 0.9% when compared to 2023, and productivity in the business sector shrank by 0.8%.

Your Taxes: Form 150 – illegible or invasion of privacy?

BY LEON HARRIS — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:10:00 GMT

Form 150 must be attached to annual tax returns filed from the beginning of 2025 onwards even if they relate to earlier years.

Your investments: Crystal ball investing

BY AARON KATSMAN — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:36:05 GMT

While historical data may be a lot more boring than gloom and doom predictions, statistically, it probably pays to stick to the data and not try and time the market.

Donald Trump: The art of the tax deal

BY LEON HARRIS — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:55:44 GMT

According to Trump’s book, we should always think big, focus on the risks, and maximize our options. Aim high, and keep pushing for what you really want.

Israel sees the shekel decline, anticipates 4% interest rate

BY MAARIV — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:10:00 GMT

Israel’s economic landscape will be shaped by interest rate policy, inflation, and geopolitical stability in the coming months.

Israel deficit at 5.3% of GDP, NIS 16.7 billion surplus since start of 2025, Finance Min. estimates

BY EVE YOUNG — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:26:20 GMT

This follows significant tax changes that were implemented at the start of 2025 – one of the measures put in place to contend with the economic impacts of the Israel-Hamas War.

Israel’s economic recovery gains momentum

BY ERIC NARROW — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:15:17 GMT

Israel's economy remains resilient despite war, with record Israel Bonds investments, stock market stability, and strong fiscal policies driving recovery and growth.

Israel's gender-wage gap worse than developed world and growing, Shoresh Institution says

BY EVE YOUNG — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:21:05 GMT

They also highlighted that while the average gender wage gap of OECD countries is closing with time, Israel's gender wage gap has grown over the last 15 years.

Israeli life sciences sector sees $2.7 billion investment surge despite war

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:12 GMT

“The Israeli innovation ecosystem is a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and opportunity,” said Karin Mayer Rubinstein, CEO and president of IATI.

Israel's Bank Hapoalim forecasts jump in profit in 2025

BY REUTERS — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:30:20 GMT

Hapoalim's shares were up 4.4% in afternoon trading in Tel Aviv and have gained more than 10% so far in 2025.

Gazanomics: A look at Israel's wartime economy and what could derail it - analysis

BY SHLOMO MAITAL — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:58:06 GMT

The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.

What anniversaries can teach us about financial planning

BY AARON KATSMAN — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:08:38 GMT

YOUR INVESTMENTS: Silver anniversary and redefining financial goals

Bank of Israel leaves benchmark rate at 4.5%, citing moderate economic recovery

BY EVE YOUNG — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:21:26 GMT

"The interest rate will be set in accordance with inflation converging to its target, continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy," the bank said.

Your taxes: Hidden bonus for IDF freelance reservists

BY LEON HARRIS — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:36:24 GMT

The operating instructions spell out the raw deal freelancers get and how to perhaps mitigate this with a 150% "business restoration" bonus.

Shekel gains continue as Gaza talks progress

BY GLOBES/TNS — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:16:18 GMT

The shekel continues to trade at its strongest levels against the dollar since early 2023.