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Extending a mortgage from 25 to 30 years lowers monthly payments by 720 shekels on a 1.5 million shekel loan, but increases total interest by 268,000 shekels.

Israeli investors are gaining access to a unique alternative asset: aging Scottish whisky casks. Offered by Ogen Tshua - Whisky Trade with HMRC oversight and British insurance, the niche promises potential gross annual returns of 15%-20% over long holding periods.

Stripe is searching for a general manager in Israel with a salary range of 1.22M to 1.84M shekels, signaling major expansion plans for the payments giant.

Y.D. Barzani Group plans an IPO for its infrastructure arm, aiming to raise 1 billion shekels at a 2.8-3 billion shekel valuation, backed by surging revenues and a strong order backlog.

Financial and insurance sectors in Israel are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to boost customer experience and automation, according to industry experts at a recent Calcalist panel.

Bitcorp Capital sold its Indian Airtouch operations for 14 million shekels while its subsidiary Proxybit secured an expanded digital asset license from the Capital Market Authority.

The annual EY JOURNEY conference in Israel focused on artificial intelligence transforming business models, labor markets, and the high-tech sector amid global and local uncertainties.

A new IFR report reveals that 94% of English football clubs operate at a loss, with over a quarter unable to survive a month without owner funding.

Israeli fintech Pagaya Technologies completed a $650 million auto loan ABS deal, marking its 100th securitization and pushing 2026 issuance past $10 billion.

Explore how the Israeli 'Savings for Every Child' program works in 2026, comparing bank accounts and provident funds to maximize long-term financial returns.

Seldan Real Estate has filed a public prospectus for its debut bond offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, seeking to raise up to 285 million NIS to fund expansion.

A 78-year-old Israeli woman working two jobs to pay off debts incurred by helping her addicted son had her liabilities slashed from 415,000 shekels to 72,000 shekels by a community enforcement registrar.

Israeli overseas real estate investments face severe distress as rising interest rates and financing costs trigger insolvencies, hitting firms like SDB and Electra Real Estate.

OpenAI's annual revenue is roughly 20 billion dollars lower than previously reported, reaching close to 50 billion dollars in September. The discrepancy stems from different calculation methods compared to rival Anthropic.

Israeli fintech startup HoneyBook is laying off 14% of its workforce, affecting around 30 to 35 employees, mostly in Israel, as part of an AI-driven reorganization.

Israel's state tax revenues surged 13.3% to ₪443.7 billion in the first nine months of the year, significantly narrowing the budget deficit while civilian ministry spending remained virtually unchanged.

Quantum computing stocks face a reality check on Wall Street, but analysts eye 2027 for commercial advantage amid rising government funding and technological milestones.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is considering bidding for the Cyprus Stock Exchange in an upcoming privatization tender to expand its presence in the eurozone and pursue international growth.

Israeli banks are preparing for potential UK and international sanctions regarding settlement activities, warning that global financial institutions might tighten compliance checks even before formal legislation is enacted.

Aylon Insurance faces a disappointing second month in the provident fund sector with low September returns, despite aggressive marketing and massive capital inflows driven by insurance agents.

Elron Ventures' controlling shareholder, Arieli Group, has reduced its debt to Phoenix Investment House and extended its repayment deadline to October 2026, easing fears of a forced share sale.

Project Shahar helps bereaved families navigate complex financial bureaucracy to recover millions of shekels left behind by soldiers fallen in the Iron Swords war.

AI agents are gaining access to autonomous wallets and financial transactions, sparking heavy security and financial control concerns across the tech industry.

Israel Discount Bank announced plans to merge its subsidiary Mercantile Bank to boost operational efficiency, enhance technology investments, and streamline corporate structure.

American fashion retailer Cato announced it will close about 120 stores during fiscal year 2026 amid persistent inflation and high interest rates.

Luxury car trader Buy & Drive has applied for a stay of proceedings over debts of 97 million shekels, highlighting the severe toll of high interest rates and the war on Israel's automotive sector.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings announced plans to delist from the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, with trading ending on January 1, 2027, as the firm's valuation plummeted 99% to 17 million shekels.

Meta has saved billions using a 1980s tax law for AI data centers, but faces major IRS risks and a historic $16 billion tax dispute.

American insurance broker Aon successfully raised $13.5 billion in a major seven-tranche bond offering, attracting $65 billion in orders for a strategic M&A deal.

Belarusian authorities have approved the registration of the country's first two crypto banks, setting high capital requirements and establishing a dual oversight model.

Cellcom becomes one of the first Israeli companies to advertise on ChatGPT, coinciding with record financial results that saw Q2 2026 net profit surge 44% to 92 million NIS.

OpenAI is reportedly discussing a funding round to raise up to $30 billion, aiming for a $1.4 trillion valuation as annual revenue surpasses $40 billion.

Veteran international investor Stella Cohen is launching a new private equity fund in Israel, having raised $120 million from US investors to target large local firms in business services, financial sectors, and defense.

A Village Inn franchise in Florida filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $500,000 in debt, citing hurricane impacts, declining sales, and rising costs.

Israeli fintech company Nayax partnered with Santander's Getnet to expand integrated payment solutions across Europe and Latin America, starting in Chile.

Phoenix Brokers is expanding its AI investments by launching a dedicated innovation arm and acquiring the AdvisorOS platform, appointing founder Adi Lev as Head of AI.

Real estate firm Yellowstone, founded by Yakir Gabay, is raising $400 million in a pre-IPO private equity round to finance US acquisitions and Manhattan conversions.

Vitania's planned acquisition of Benny Landa's stake in a Ness Ziona project faces a negative credit rating review by Midroog due to mounting debt and tax liabilities, despite securing a major lease agreement with Elbit Systems.

Israeli defense tech startup Esh-Tech has announced key executive appointments, including a new CFO and VP of R&D, following its $18 million funding round to scale its drone-defense laser systems globally.

The ETGA group announced the appointment of Yinon Maroz as CEO of its non-banking finance arm, Tuam Mimun, following strong financial growth in the first half of 2026.

Implementation of the OECD's Pillar Two global minimum tax in Israel stalls in the Knesset Finance Committee amid political disputes, threatening high-tech investments and regulatory certainty.

Non-bank mortgage lenders in Israel continue offering extravagant perks like luxury trips to advisors, sparking ethical concerns and regulatory scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.

Gary Lineker's podcast company Goalhanger achieved £38 million in revenue and £10 million in profit for 2025, cementing his financial success after leaving the BBC.

Migdal Insurance has dropped below a 5% stake in «Shufersal» after selling shares worth 125 million shekels. The move follows weak financial results and a 12% drop in the supermarket chain's stock over the past month.

Senior banking executives in Israel are increasingly leaving traditional financial institutions for lucrative positions in the non-bank sector, driven largely by executive pay caps and abundant market opportunities.

A major merger in Israel's post-production sector unites Gravity and Shortcut Playground, while corporate updates feature new appointments at CEVA and Shibolet.

The Central District Court approved a major class-action lawsuit against four major Israeli banks for failing to pay interest on current accounts, with damages estimated at over 15 billion shekels.

Delta Israel has announced major price cuts on dozens of clothing items, offering items like t-shirts and bralettes starting at 19.90 shekels alongside strong recent financial results.

High-Tech Zone and credit card company CAL launched a digital foreign currency wallet enabling fee-free overseas purchases and multi-currency balance management.

Wobi has agreed to acquire a 55% controlling stake in Altshuler Shaham for 1 billion shekels following massive capital outflows, marking a major expansion move.