Finance

"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect

Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.

Taylor Swift
Bank Hapoalim CEO Yadin Antebi at EY's annual real estate conference

Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference

A banner of US President Donald Trump is seen on the side of the US Department of Labor headquarters building in Washington, DC on June 29, 2026.

Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

The Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich launches NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for high-tech and exporters


Leading the next generation: Prof. Orly Sade on finance, education, and opportunity

The Scholar: Insights from the Faculty of the Hebrew University Business School. In conversation with Professor Orly Sade, hosted by Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director.

Prof. Orly Sade speaks with Maor Zaguri

Your Taxes: How Israelis can claim fast-track missile damage compensation

The Israel Tax Authority has opened an online fast-track option for claims of property damage resulting from Iranian missile strikes, with compensation of up to NIS 30,000 available.

Aftermath of an Iranian ballistic missile attack following impact of missile fragments in central Israel, March 8, 2026

Navigating global interest rates: Why comparing loans is a smart financial move

"Comparing global loans helps borrowers make smarter, informed financial decisions confidently."

Strike targets Iran's Bank Sepah data center in Tehran, disrupts military, IRGC salary payments

Bank Sepah is a state-run institution, largely responsible for paying the salaries of Iran's military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

A branch of Bank Sepah in Tehran; illustrative.

How collaborative investment platforms are shaping today's financial markets

“Collaborative investment platforms empower individuals through community-driven insights, reshaping traditional investing.”

Iran's Melli, Sepah banks reported outages, service disruptions, IRGC-linked media report

Iranian authorities did not comment on whether the bank outages were caused by a cyberattack or were coincidental.

A man walks past another using an ATM machine of Iran's Melli Bank in Tehran on February 21, 2026; illustrative.

Finance Ministry warns of NIS 9.5b. weekly loss, urges Home Front Command to ease restrictions

The Finance Ministry warned that the economic shutdown is costing Israel NIS 9.5 billion per week, urging a shift to an alert status and allowing businesses with protected spaces to reopen.

Israeli shekel

IDF carries out strikes on Hezbollah financial network, Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association

The IDF struck the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, which funds Hezbollah's terror operations, as the group faces billions in recovery costs.

An IDF infographic detailing the locations of Al-Qard Al-Hasan branch locations owned by Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, published on March 2, 2026.

The shield of the courtroom: How investor litigation has become a critical market defense

"In conclusion, investor litigation has matured into a sophisticated, indispensable pillar of financial market protection."

Trump’s tariff defeat creates a new wave of uncertainty for businesses and exporters

Trump’s tariff defeat in the US Supreme Court sparks relief for some but opens the door to more uncertainty in global trade relations. What’s next for businesses and tariffs?

 US President Donald Trump gives remarks on tariffs at the White House.