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Israel's Bank Hapoalim forecasts jump in profit in 2025

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

By REUTERS
03/03/2025

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

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.

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What anniversaries can teach us about financial planning

YOUR INVESTMENTS: Silver anniversary and redefining financial goals

By AARON KATSMAN
27/02/2025

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

"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.

24/02/2025

Your taxes: Hidden bonus for IDF freelance reservists

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

By LEON HARRIS
24/02/2025

Shekel gains continue as Gaza talks progress

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

By GLOBES/TNS
20/02/2025

Doing Business in Israel in 2025, what you need to know

The October 7 war has affected the Israeli economy due to IDF reserve duty, frontline evacuations, and higher taxes needed, so what do you need to know?

By LEON HARRIS
19/02/2025

Google Ventures takes part in Israel’s Blockaid series B $50m. funding round

Blockaid works with some of the biggest on-chain companies, such as Coinbase, Metamask, Stellar, Uniswap, and World App.

Your Investments: Judicial qualification and financial security

"I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the US Congress," –Ronald Reagan

By AARON KATSMAN
13/02/2025

OECD tax rules tighten grip on e-commerce profits and Israeli exporters

YOUR TAXES: The MLI deals with income taxation, which is referred to as direct taxation. On top of that, most countries have indirect taxes, such as VAT or GST.

By LEON HARRIS
07/02/2025
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