Category: Finance

Some 107 billion shekels ($28,674,224,000) – that’s the massive amount of tax money transferred from Israel to the Palestinian Authority since 2010. Maurice Hirsch, director of the Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (known as JCFA), has spent years studying the complex fiscal arrangements between […]

The state has not worked effectively in order to reach the billions of shekels invested in the cryptocurrency market and could have earned NIS 3 billion in taxes for the Finance Ministry coffers. In his report, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman blamed the Tax Authority for not taking the necessary steps to improve its ability to […]

Between the late teen and early adulthood years, many young women in low-income countries undergo critical transitions – leaving school, entering the workforce, marriage, motherhood – that shape not only the rest of their lives but often those of future generations as well. Research has shown that appropriate financial inclusion initiatives can help them successfully […]

In an increasingly volatile economic landscape marked by geopolitical tension and market unpredictability, Hamilton Lane’s Co-CEO Juan Delgado arrived in Israel to advance the firm’s activity in the country. Hamilton Lane is one of the world’s largest and most established investment firms, standing out as a global leader in private market investments. Hamilton Lane specializes […]

The U.K. government’s recent decision to raise capital gains tax (CGT), along with hikes in National Insurance contributions and changes to carried interest taxation for venture capital (VC) fund managers, has sparked significant backlash from technology entrepreneurs and investors. Announced by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, these measures are part of a broader strategy aimed at […]

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, campaign spending has reached unprecedented levels, with over $10.5 billion dedicated to campaign advertisements across various races, from the presidential election down to local contests for county commissioner. This figure, compiled by the ad-tracking firm AdImpact and analyzed by NPR, marks an increase of $1 billion compared to […]

In a surprising move reported by Bloomberg News, Boeing has dismantled its global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) department, a decision that raises significant questions about the company’s commitment to these values in a time of financial strain. This announcement comes as Boeing seeks to strengthen its financial position amidst ongoing challenges, including a prolonged […]

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly seen his net worth decrease by approximately $1.3 billion, primarily driven by the steep decline in the stock value of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC), the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) set to merge with his social media platform, Truth Social. This financial downturn is particularly notable as it […]

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a news conference after announcing that he will sign an order to seize Palestinian Authority funds and transfer them to the families of victims of Palestinian attacks, at Israel’s Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023. (photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS) The Finance Ministry revised its growth forecast for 2024 […]

London, UK — HSBC Holdings plc, Europe’s largest lender, made headlines on Tuesday with the announcement of a substantial $3 billion share repurchase program. This decision comes on the heels of a third-quarter earnings report that surpassed analysts’ expectations, underscoring the bank’s robust financial performance driven by strong retail banking and wealth management services. Strong […]