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Israeli comedy trio Ma Kashur announces four massive anniversary shows at Expo Tel Aviv for December 2026, celebrating 25 years of career success with a live orchestra and special guests.

Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman defended checking account interest policies on X, citing liquidity constraints, while data shows minimal payouts and active class-action lawsuits.

Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman's recent entry into platform X has sparked massive public engagement, combining direct customer feedback with viral humor and parodies.

Globes publisher Alona Bar On announced at the "Next Gen Female Investors" conference in Tel Aviv that women's global wealth and financial confidence are surging toward 2030 projections.

Bank Leumi and investment house Aspire are launching a joint trust company specializing in employee equity plans and M&A escrow services. Leumi will hold a 51% stake and Aspire 49%, entering a market dominated by IBI Capital and Phoenix ESOP.

The deadline for 1,100 Dan public transport members to sell their shares in a 2.8 billion shekel valuation deal has been extended amid low initial turnout and complex tax considerations.

Foreign investments in the local stock market dropped significantly over the past year, falling to 400 million NIS amid political uncertainty ahead of the October 27 elections.

A Bank Leumi executive was on a flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot stabbed the chief pilot. The Israeli CEO helped subdue the attacker.

Bank Leumi extends its Tailor Made market-making program on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange by a year following strong liquidity gains and a 50% surge in daily trading volume.

Bank Leumi and partners launch a new multi-million NIS fund offering subsidized 40,000 NIS loans at 2% interest for eligible IDF reservists.

Former Bank Leumi senior executive Tzachi Artzi is set to receive a 4.6 million shekel annual compensation package at Nawi Group, surpassing the CEO of Bank Leumi.

Meta has asked the Tel Aviv District Court to reject Bank Leumi's demand for pre-approval of ads, warning of internet censorship, while the bank seeks 26 million NIS over financial scam campaigns.

Bank Leumi has launched a five-language mobile app supporting Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian, and French, accompanied by a new advertising campaign starring Gal Toren.

Dori Navoi steps down as CEO of Nawi Group after 16 years to become Vice Chairman, with Bank Leumi's Tsahi Artzi slated to take over by July 2027.

A panel at the Global Aliyah Live Summit urged new immigrants to prepare financially for Israel's unique banking, high housing costs, and a challenging first year by building a strong safety net and doing thorough research.

Shibolet Group and Kibbutz Mefalsim inaugurated the Gaza Envelope's first post-October 7 private industrial park. Backed by Bank Leumi financing and reaching 100% occupancy, the 13,500-square-meter project marks a major Zionist and economic milestone.

The Haifa Magistrates Court approved a debt settlement allowing an unemployed woman to pay 100,000 NIS of her 1.24 million NIS debt in 50 installments. Judge Efraim Chizik ruled that a 30-year-old cautionary note held no real property value.

Former Bank Leumi executive Ronen Mahleb has been appointed to lead the mortgage and credit advisory division at Credit Group after a 32-year career at the bank.

Ari Real Estate CEO Tzachi Abu discussed his investment strategy, the canceled G City acquisition, and opportunities in rental housing and energy at the Globes and Bank Leumi Israel Real Estate Conference.

At the Globes and Bank Leumi Real Estate Conference, industry leaders warned that state land policies, severe labor shortages, and high financing costs are driving up home prices despite a market slowdown.

The Bank of Israel will allow digital deposits of post-dated checks up to 100,000 NIS via mobile apps starting September 2026. The move aims to phase out physical branch visits and lower transaction fees.

Wonderful AI has secured $550 million in a funding round valuing the company at $5 billion. Founded in 2025, the startup has scaled its annual recurring revenue from zero to $70 million through a service-led software model.

Bank Leumi is expanding its service revolution and launching its banking application in five languages: Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian, and French. Customers will be able to perform a variety of advanced operations in their preferred language.

A couple who fell into heavy debt managed to hide a treasure of jewelry and diamonds from creditors, but a bitter dispute with the wrong person led to the exposure of the safe and the loss of all the valuable contents.

Representatives of top cultural figures have filed complaints following aggressive phishing ads offering concert tickets in collaboration with major banks. Cyber experts warn of the new danger.

At the peak of the reporting season, foreign investors poured hundreds of millions of shekels into the banking sector on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. We analyze what in the reports justified this rush and how it affects your long-term savings.

The Tel Aviv District Court criticized Meta regarding the 26 million shekel lawsuit filed by Bank Leumi, ordering the company to submit its response by September 2.

The quarterly profit of Alfred Akirov's real estate and hotel company has dropped sharply, but this is not due to core operations. The primary driver of profit and volatility for the company has been the fluctuations in the value of its holdings in Clal Insurance and Bank Leumi.

Bank Leumi has provided a $400 million credit line to AppsFlyer. This facility will allow the company to support ongoing operations without the need for further fundraising or equity dilution.

Amid financial reports and renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, foreign investors have sharply changed their preferences on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. An energy company leads the buying, while banks and the defense sector have returned to the spotlight.

Bank Leumi has filed a 26.6 million NIS lawsuit against Meta in the Tel Aviv District Court, alleging the systematic distribution of fraudulent ads on Facebook and Instagram that impersonate the bank.

The investment bank gave Leumi a 'buy' recommendation and expects a 24% upside for the stock compared to its closing price yesterday. 'Revenue momentum has improved, the bank's efficiency has reached new record levels, and credit growth has already reached management's targets for the current year,' the economists wrote.

Bank Leumi has announced a partnership with Galaxy Digital to offer digital asset trading services. The service, integrated into the Leumi Trade app, is expected to launch in early 2027.

Despite modest investments in artificial intelligence and a policy of avoiding mass layoffs, Apple has reached a record market valuation of $5 trillion. Analysts attribute this success to the company's conservative approach and efficient business model.

Bank Leumi has canceled an option allocation plan for CEO Hanan Friedman following a Bank of Israel directive. The regulator ruled that executive compensation cannot be linked to the performance of a single subsidiary.

Bank Leumi has announced the cancellation of an option allocation for CEO Hanan Friedman. The decision follows a directive from the Banking Supervision Department prohibiting the linkage of executive compensation to the performance of individual subsidiaries.

With record profits, a 16.3% return on equity, and one of the world's best efficiency ratios, Bank Leumi continues to demonstrate strength despite the special tax imposed on the banking sector. Read on for the details.

Globes has learned that two new senior executives coming from fields outside the credit card industry will join the top management of CAL: Zoarit Yogev, who was deputy head of the mortgage division at Bank Leumi, and Tony Cohen, CEO of the Maccabident dental clinic chain.

A campaign created with artificial intelligence invites to purchase tickets for a show at Yarkon Park. Those who leave details on the fake site may lose control of their bank account.

A surge in oil prices and inflation fears are pushing bond yields upward, but unusually, the spreads between government and corporate bond yields are not widening sharply. We explore the drivers of this equation, the opportunities it presents, and how to start investing.

The largest real estate deal in Kiryat Shmona since the start of the war: Bank Leumi sold the building that was hit by a missile. Chef Israel Aharoni revealed a new restaurant is on the way, Arkia will continue to fly Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the Femina group is entering the home fashion field.

Nofar Energy has signed a comprehensive credit agreement for debt refinancing and the improvement of solar projects, featuring favorable financial terms and a repayment schedule extending to 2053.