Bank Hapoalim

Israeli startups raise $8.6b. in first half of 2026 despite war, report finds

Funding increased 45% year-over-year even as the number of investment rounds fell sharply, reflecting growing investor selectivity and a focus on larger, more established companies.

“Collaborative investment platforms empower individuals through community-driven insights, reshaping traditional investing.”
Bank Hapoalim

Bank Hapoalim caps dollar rate for Israelis’ summer travel

Gali Meamen-Sheffer

The rise of deep tech is the north’s opportunity

Miss Fix, Bank Hapoalim open grants for women’s employment initiatives.

Miss Fix, Bank Hapoalim open grants for women’s employment initiatives


Bank Hapoalim cautions against overoptimism in economic recovery

Following last week's release of positive economic indicators, Bank Hapoalim has issued a cautionary note to investors and policymakers.

 Bank Hapoalim, Jan 29, 2024

Grapevine, January 3, 2024: Outreach and up-reach

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THEN US ambassador Dan Shapiro (second left) and his wife, Julie Fisher, greet Sara Netanyahu and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a reception at the US residence in 2014.

A patriotic mural was created in honor of this southern city’s heroism

The mural, created by internationally acclaimed graffiti artist Arad Levy in collaboration with Elad Mazmer, aimed to represent themes of unity, strength, and remembrance.

 New 'City of Heroes' mural in Ofakim.

Fitch affirms Israel's 'A+' credit rating, warns of judicial uncertainty

As Q2 closes, all eyes are on Fitch’s assessment of Israel’s economy, which will likely have a significant impact on the country’s credit rating.

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

Israel's consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges

A boost in consumer confidence has been observed amid recent political and economic uncertainties.

Bank Hapoalim

CEOs of Israel's biggest banks warn of fallout from judicial reforms

"We call from here to the leaders of the state of Israel - stop, talk and reach agreements," said Bank Hapoalim CEO, Dov Kotler.

View of Bank Hapoalim branch in central Jerusalem on December 11, 2019.

Don’t bank on it - opinion

TV advertisements for banks in Israel deal with marginal trivialities in an age of economic confusion.

 BANK TRANSACTIONS taking place –  in recent years most of the banks have been closing down branches, increasing digital services at the expense of personal service and canceling certain services, says the writer.

Miss Fix the Universe project registration opens


Israel's NewVest raises $220m. for new Private Debt 50 index fund

The NewVest investment fund raised $220 million from prominent investors, including Israel's Bank Hapoalim and Bar-Ilan University.

Investment graph

Bonds as an investment vehicle

Adiel Weiss, a Fixed Income Analyst with Bank Hapoalim, discusses the significance of bonds in today’s financial picture with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of jpost.com

 Adiel Weiss and Tamar Uriel-Beeri