Finance

Your Taxes: Does Israel need to tax billionaires?

In practice, taxation is cat and mouse. New rules result in new tax planning techniques. It is unclear whether family members would each have a $100 million threshold.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry
Early legal counsel prevents costly mistakes and protects your family's future.

When family and law intersect: When is it recommended to consult a family law attorney?

"The company expects the strong operational momentum across the chain to continue into the third quarter, which is traditionally the best quarter of the year." Isrotel

Israelis stayed home, hotel profits soared

Maya Natan Mozer, CEO and founder of Keshet.

Israel's new philanthropists are not writing checks, but managing capital - interview


Ministry of Education reveals new mandatory subject: Financial education

Hundreds of teachers have already been trained to teach the subject, which will provide 9th and 10th grade students with practical tools for financial management, investments, and workers' rights.

Young people interested in the stock market

Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff

Aside from helping Japan as a ally in Asia, the intervention would help the US address concerns over extraordinary weakness in the yen that offsets the boost from Trump's tariffs, analysts say.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026.

Education Ministry announces mandatory financial education classes for ninth, tenth grades

The curriculum was designed to combine economic knowledge, behavioral psychology, and life skill development.

 A SCHOOL classroom in Givatayim is empty during a teachers strike. (Illustrative)

Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion

With the American president’s plan to target the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure rather than the IRGC or nuclear sites, his principal objective has become dismantling its leadership

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, earlier this month.

Your Investments: Good luck doesn't mean you made good decisions

When it comes to investing, you may hit it big on an investment or two. Over time, however, your luck will almost certainly run out.

The tradition of “Mazel Tov” and the belief in luck and fate continue to accompany Jewish life from its ancient roots to the modern world.

Leonard Grunstein: A career defined by leadership, law, and lasting impact

From law and banking to philanthropy and education, Leonard Grunstein has built a career defined by leadership, integrity, and lasting impact.

Leonard Grunstein’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to leadership, ethical excellence, community service, and creating lasting impact.

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.

The rapid rise of prediction markets raises global questions about regulation, financial oversight, and security risks.

Grapevine: Light rail, hefty price

Movers and shakers of Israeli society.

The Elifelet Light Rail station in Tel Aviv. November 17, 2024.

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.

Mourners walk through Tehran's landmark Azadi Square ahead of the funeral procession of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family on July 6, 2026; Illustrative.

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.

Digital coins