Finance
Israelis continue flocking to malls: BIG's net profit surges 47%
BIG Shopping Centers posted a Q2 2026 net profit of NIS 366.3M with 100% mall occupancy as it expands operations across Israel and Europe.
The next generation of financial services will be built with AI, not replaced by it
Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow
Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says
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.
Bitcoin tops $66K on regulatory optimism and ETF inflows
Bitcoin climbs to a one-month high as investors weigh progress on US crypto regulation, renewed ETF inflows and the outlook for interest rates.
Israel's economy holds steady as tech sector drives growth through 2026
Despite security challenges and revised growth forecasts, Israel’s economy continues to show resilience, supported by a strong technology sector, foreign investment, and market stability.
Your Investments: Lessons from Tisha B'Av on reflecting for a better future
Every setback contains the potential for growth if we are willing to learn from it. Sometimes you need to destroy in order to build.
Your Taxes: Could taxes unlock Israel's constitutional future?
If President Herzog refrained from signing new tax and spending legislation until constitutional progress occurs, maybe this would encourage all concerned to sign up to a constitution.
