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


Israel stocks slip on SVB failure, government vows aid for tech firms

Israel's tech sector is the country's main growth engine and its relationship with the Silicon Valley region is strong. Many Israeli startups had accounts at SVB although the amounts are unconfirmed.

 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Heads of Israel's banks join call to support president's initiative

The bankers fear a wave of withdrawals and the negative effect a unilateral activation of the judicial reforms will have on the economy and on Israel's international standing.

Bank Leumi

Why bonds are essential for your financial future

Effi Shkolnik, Bonds Analyst with Bank Hapoalim, discusses the significance of bonds in today’s financial picture with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of jpost.com

 Tamar Uriel-Beeri interviews Effi Shkolnik

Bank shares lose NIS 6.5b. in a day amid judicial reform controversy

The reason for the declines was the reports at the end of the week about deposit holders withdrawing money from the banks

A man enters the main branch of Bank Hapoalim, Israel's biggest bank, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2016.

Bank Hapoalim CEO warns of judicial reform's results on business market

Kotler said that every significant move the state makes will also be scrutinized by foreign investors.

 The logo of Bank Hapoalim, Israel's biggest bank, is seen at their main branch in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2016.

Hapoalim wins pioneering prize

 Carmit Meirowitz, Renan Shior, Bar Mia, Shavit Keren-Rosilio, Effi Arieli-Lahav, Michal Oliker, Mirav Efirion, Ronit Gabbai

'Pension plans are crucial for a financially safe and comfortable future'

Gideon Yardeni, Bank Hapoalim pension advisor and retirement planner, discusses practical tips for pension planning with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of jpost.com.

 Gideon Yardeni and Tamar Uriel-Beeri

Bank Hapoalim freezes mortgage rates amid housing crisis

Hapoalim Chief Executive Dov Kotler put the number of customers who would benefit from the freeze at more than 10,000.

 The logo of Bank Hapoalim, Israel's biggest bank, is seen at their main branch in Tel Aviv

Bank Hapoalim highlights art to help at-risk youth

Like every year, the exhibition is displayed on the six floors of the central management building of Bank Hapoalim in Tel Aviv.

 WORKS BY Gil Haller and Ziv Korn will be on sale at the annual Bank Hapoalim art exhibition.

New record? Bank profits in Israel spike by 30%

The five largest banks in Israel earned NIS 6.1 billion in the third quarter, 30% more compared to the same period last year. 

 The logo of Bank Hapoalim, Israel's biggest bank, is seen at their main branch in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2016.