Finance
Israelis stayed home, hotel profits soared
The domestic hospitality sector turned early-year losses into a major Q2 financial recovery, driven by local tourism and overseas expansion.
Israel's new philanthropists are not writing checks, but managing capital - interview
Ashdod Port reports higher revenue in first half of 2026 despite competitive pressure
Your Investments: Should everyone be equal in a will?
Education Ministry announces mandatory financial education classes for ninth, tenth grades
The curriculum was designed to combine economic knowledge, behavioral psychology, and life skill development.
Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion
With the American president’s plan to target the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure rather than the IRGC or nuclear sites, his principal objective has become dismantling its leadership
Your Investments: Good luck doesn't mean you made good decisions
When it comes to investing, you may hit it big on an investment or two. Over time, however, your luck will almost certainly run out.
Leonard Grunstein: A career defined by leadership, law, and lasting impact
From law and banking to philanthropy and education, Leonard Grunstein has built a career defined by leadership, integrity, and lasting impact.
Why prediction markets are the fastest-growing grey zone in global finance
Prediction markets are booming worldwide, but unclear regulations raise concerns about market integrity, insider information, and security risks.
Grapevine: Light rail, hefty price
Movers and shakers of Israeli society.
Four people, nine entities tied to Iran financial evasion network sanctioned by US Treasury
The Treasury further called for governments and financial institutions worldwide to avoid engaging with financial networks connected to Iran.
Israel’s crypto market set for major overhaul with stricter regulations
The Capital Market Authority’s new rules will impose higher capital requirements, tighter custody controls and restrictions on how crypto service providers manage customer assets.
AI payroll blunder: 85% of payroll accountants upload payslips to public AI systems
A new survey found that while AI is rapidly transforming payroll operations, many payroll accountants are exposing highly sensitive salary data by uploading payslips to unsecured AI platforms.
Lack of experience, mistakes cost private home builders billions in unnecessary expenses
Around 20% of Israelis building private homes are estimated to lose billions of shekels due to costly mistakes, as a new podcast seeks to provide guidance throughout the construction process.
