Finance
Bank Leumi becomes first Israeli bank to issue covered bonds to foreign investors
Hanan Friedman Bank Leumi CEO, "I am proud that Leumi is the first Israeli bank to lead this important step of opening the Israeli market to such issuances.”
Every generation must be taught that 'never again' is not just a slogan - opinion
Mission driven: founders explain how startups compete with big-tech salaries
Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ
High-Grade Assays and Strong Finances Fuel Surebet's Expanding Gold Story
Resource executive touts strong drill results from a high-grade gold discovery in British Columbia, with 84 assays still pending and robust financing secured.
Following the money: How AI can expose hidden Hezbollah, Hamas networks - analysis
Hezbollah and Hamas thrive on shadowy financial networks-charities, trade deals, crypto wallets. But every transaction leaves a trace and AI can spot the patterns no human ever could.
Attorney Nissim Shopen: Israel’s “no win, no fee” debt model
Your Taxes: How Israeli companies can dodge the new trapped profits tax - explainer
This opportunity to reorganize by full or partial liquidation expires soon. But these rules are not the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Your Investments: Abraham’s retirement advice? Do what’s right for you - opinion
Sit down with an adviser and start figuring out your very own goals and needs, and create an investment plan that’s specific to your situation.
High-interest credit card debt: Risks, relief options, and how to choose
Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion
Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.
Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance
A5A7, a stablecoin backed by the Russian rouble and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been placed under sanctions by Western governments who say it is used to facilitate avoidance of sanctions on Russia.
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
‘We’re still struggling’: Hostage families call for more government support
Families of released and killed hostages told lawmakers they’re still without adequate financial and psychological support, urging the government to act.
