The quiet path for Israeli companies to reach Nasdaq - opinion
According to US market data, the number of IPOs has dropped by tens of percent recently, while the bar for going public has risen significantly.
B&I Opinion
Victory for the Negev vision: Light Rail will reach gates of the intelligence campus - opinion
A strategic miss: R&D is Israel's brain - so why does it develop, manufacture abroad? - opinion
Reinventing recruitment: How AI is shaping the future of hi-tech hiring - opinion
It’s time for Israel to regulate stablecoins - opinion
Stablecoins have evolved from an experimental idea into a foundational tool for supporting economic resilience and growth, and Israel should grab this opportunity.
Israel’s role in ensuring autonomous vehicles are safe - opinion
Recent industry developments show a clear transition from autonomous hype to genuine commercial feasibility.
Israel’s bold move: Exploring AI regulation in healthcare - opinion
Regulatory sandboxes in this domain must address the privacy of patient data, the safety and efficacy of treatments, and strict compliance with medical standards.
Your Investments: The Red Heifer and planning for weddings - opinion
We don’t always think so far ahead when it comes to planning for life-cycle events, but we need to. It becomes vital to save as much as possible and as soon as possible.
Your Taxes: What now? Financing redevelopment with gas - opinion
In the case of Gaza, the economy and homes need rebuilding to improve the welfare of the Gazans, without Hamas. And there is an ace up everyone’s sleeve: Gaza gas.
Breaking Israel’s oligopoly: How consumer welfare can save the economy - opinion
It is long past time to place the Israeli citizen – the worker, the parent, the student, the small business owner – at the center of the economy.
Your Investments: Priestly blessing and inheritance - opinion
Not being beautiful was the true blessing... it forced me to develop my inner resources. The pretty girl has a handicap to overcome. – Golda Meir
Your Taxes: Claim your rights regarding purchase tax on a new home - opinion
Not paying purchase tax on unbuilt property is easier than claiming it back.
The accredited investor’s dilemma: The game theory of the Israel Securities Authority - opinion
Non-tradeable investments are not suitable for every investor, and indeed, a certain level of wealth, expertise, and understanding is required.
Perils of boom and bust: Can Israel re-strategize its defense spending? - opinion
Israel’s defense spending as a portion of GDP was second-greatest in the world, second only to Ukraine. Israel spent $46.5 billion on defense in 2024, of which $5.7 billion in December alone
