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Discount Bank · 48 stories

Culture2 days ago

Buyme Holiday Ad, Featuring Content Creator, Tops Favorite Commercials List

Buyme's holiday ad, created in-house with content creator Lial Eli, has been named the most favored commercial. Discount Bank's Rosh Hashanah ad remained the most remembered, whil…

Economy2 days ago

Israeli Real Estate Market Sees High Demand, Investment Firms Eyeing Opportunities

The Israeli real estate market is booming with high demand for apartments. Investment firms are also active, with Yelin Lapidot reportedly for sale. The financial sector sees lega…

Politics3 days ago

Trump Predicts Iran War End Post-November Elections

Former US President Donald Trump predicted that any war with Iran would end immediately after the November congressional elections. The article also covers various Israeli economi…

Politics3 days ago·5 outlets

Discount Bank Accused of Withholding Information in Legal Bid to Halt Cal Sale

Discount Bank is accused of "chutzpah" for allegedly withholding key information in its legal attempt to block the sale of Cal. The bank's demand to cancel the sale was reportedly…

Economy3 days ago·2 outlets

Discount Bank Warns Credit Card Firm Sale May Collapse

Discount Bank is threatening to cancel its NIS 4 billion deal to sell its credit card company, Cal, to the Union Group and Harel Insurance, citing regulatory delays and potential…

Economy3 days ago·4 outlets

Discount Capital Invests $11 Million in Brand's Natan Company

Discount Capital is investing NIS 41 million in Haim Brand's Natan company, causing its stock to jump 11%. The article also covers Energean's gas sale agreement and potential stak…

Economy3 days ago

Israel Faces Climate Future, Needs Risk Management

Israel faces significant environmental challenges, particularly drought, and requires a proactive, long-term strategy for climate risk management rather than relying on short-term…

Economy3 days ago

Credit Card Companies Ignite Fierce Competition in Israeli Market

Israeli credit card companies are engaged in a fierce battle for customers, spurred by acquisitions and strategic moves, ten years after legislation aimed to increase financial co…

Economy4 days ago

Discount Bank Predicts Interest Rate Cut in Israel by November

Discount Bank's economic forecast suggests Israel's interest rate will be cut again by November to 3%. This follows a recent 25 basis point reduction to 3.25% by the Bank of Israe…

Economy4 days ago

BDO Academy Launches Management Training Program with Scholarships for Veterans

BDO Academy has launched a new management training program called "Business First" for new managers and entrepreneurs, featuring industry leaders and AI integration. The program a…

Economy4 days ago

US Bond Yield Surge Threatens Stock Market With Potential 20% Correction

Rising US Treasury bond yields, driven by persistent inflation and increased government and corporate borrowing, are posing a significant risk to the stock market. Analysts warn o…

Economy5 days ago·3 outlets

Israel Allows Mobile Deposits for Post-Dated Checks

Israel's Bank of Israel has launched a new mobile service allowing customers to deposit post-dated checks via banking apps. This feature enables deposits of checks up to 100,000 s…

EconomySep 4, 2026

Global Markets React to Fed Rate Hike Speculation, Geopolitical Tensions

Global markets are reacting to shifting expectations on US Federal Reserve interest rates and geopolitical events. Wall Street closed higher on reduced rate hike odds, while Asian…

PoliticsSep 4, 2026

Author Criticizes Misuse of Esther Story in Politics

Author Leonard Grunstein criticizes the political misuse of the biblical story of Esther, arguing that her legacy of self-sacrifice to protect Jews is being distorted by politicia…

CultureSep 3, 2026

Rotem Sela's Discount Bank Ad Tops Israeli Ad Recall List

Rotem Sela's advertisement for Discount Bank has been named the most memorable ad in Israel. Other notable ads included those from Bank Hapoalim, Isracard, and the Ministry of Tra…

SecuritySep 3, 2026

US Downplays Iran Tensions, Presses Sanctions Amid Regional Developments

US President Donald Trump is downplaying Iran tensions and urging Israel not to worry, while the US pursues economic sanctions against Tehran. Regional developments include a Pale…

EconomySep 3, 2026

Shikun & Binui Stake Sold for $120 Million, Stock Dips

Businessman Moty Seidof sold 4% of his stake in Shikun & Binui for NIS 450 million, causing the company's stock to drop 4%. In other financial news, Discount Bank raised EUR 500 m…

EconomySep 3, 2026

Businessman Fails to Pay for Shares After Company Takeover

Businessman Hertztik has not paid for shares allocated to him a year after taking over Exillion. In separate financial news, Discount Bank raised 500 million euros in bonds, and t…

EconomySep 3, 2026·2 outlets

Discount Bank Raises Half a Billion Euros in Landmark International Bond Offering

Discount Bank successfully raised 500 million euros in its first international offering of mortgage-backed covered bonds, attracting significant demand and achieving higher credit…

PoliticsSep 3, 2026

Communications Minister Questioned Hot Mobile Sale Over Channel 14 Ads

Communications Minister Shlomo Karai reportedly asked about advertising on Channel 14 just before the sale of Hot Mobile. The article also includes unrelated financial and cultura…

SecuritySep 2, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Banks Threaten to Sever Ties With Palestinian Authority Over Terrorist Funding

Israeli banks threatened to cut ties with the Palestinian Authority over alleged funding of terrorists. A three-month reprieve was granted for the PA to meet strict conditions, in…

Israeli Banks Threaten to Sever Ties With Palestinian Authority Over Terrorist Funding
EconomySep 2, 2026

Electricity Crisis Threatens Israel's Data Centers Amid AI Boom

Israeli energy sector leaders warned at a conference that a halt on new data center electricity connections poses an existential threat to the country's economic and security stan…

GeneralSep 2, 2026

Singer Vows Full Prosecution in SIMD Investigation

Spi Singer, Director General of the Ministry of Interior, pledged to prosecute those responsible in an ongoing investigation into the Population and Immigration Authority. The art…

EconomySep 2, 2026·2 outlets

Pension Fund Returns Outperform Fees, Potentially Adding Millions

A Discount Bank simulation shows that a 1% higher annual return in a pension fund can result in NIS 1.34 million more at retirement compared to lower returns, even with management…

EconomySep 2, 2026·2 outlets

Discount Bank Funds PowerGen's Renewable Energy Projects with NIS 1.1 Billion

Discount Bank has granted PowerGen NIS 1.1 billion in financing for the establishment of renewable energy projects. This funding aims to support the development of clean energy fa…

EconomySep 2, 2026·2 outlets

Israel Delays Banking Cutoff With Palestinian Banks Until End of 2026

Israel has delayed its planned cutoff of banking relations with Palestinian banks until the end of 2026, transferring the responsibility of finding a long-term solution to the nex…

EconomySep 2, 2026

Israeli Shekel Weakens Against Dollar After Interest Rate Cut

The Israeli shekel weakened against the US dollar following the Bank of Israel's interest rate cut, amidst rising global tensions and mixed economic indicators. Experts suggest fu…

EconomySep 2, 2026

Israel's Competition Authority Sets Strict Terms for Cal's Acquisition

Israel's Competition Authority has set strict conditions for the acquisition of Cal credit card company, primarily due to concerns over conflicts of interest related to the buyer'…

SecurityAug 30, 2026·1 outlets

Tel Aviv Security Guard Recounts Violent Robbery by Teenager

A 66-year-old Tel Aviv security guard, Andy Spitzer, was choked and robbed of his phone by a minor who threatened passersby. The suspect was arrested shortly after the Sunday nigh…

EconomyAug 30, 2026

Israeli Financial Stocks Soar, But Can the Rally Continue?

Israeli financial sector stocks, including banks, insurance companies, and investment houses, have seen dramatic gains over the past three years, driven by a massive increase in m…

EconomyAug 28, 2026

Qualitau Shares Drop in Tel Aviv Despite Profit Rise and Dividend Announcement

Qualitau’s stock dropped 3% in Tel Aviv after reporting a 67% net profit increase driven by financing income, despite a 2.6% operating profit decline. The company announced a divi…

Qualitau Shares Drop in Tel Aviv Despite Profit Rise and Dividend Announcement
EconomyAug 25, 2026

Tadiran CEO Highlights Generous Employee Bonuses Amid Real Estate Market Challenges

Tadiran’s CEO announced a large one-time employee bonus linked to its IPO, significantly impacting Q2 profits. Despite a challenging real estate market, the company remains optimi…

EconomyAug 25, 2026

Etti Elishkov Builds Libra Insurance After CEO Appointment Falls Through

Etti Elishkov, after a last-minute cancellation of her CEO appointment at Ayalon Insurance in 2017, founded Libra Insurance, which grew rapidly and is now valued at one billion sh…

EconomyAug 25, 2026

Investment Chief Sees US Bond Yields as Key Market Challenge, Recommends Diversified Portfolios

Eytan Lipkovich, CEO of Horizon Investment House, warns that rising US long-term bond yields pose significant risks to global and Israeli markets but sees current pessimism as a b…

PoliticsAug 24, 2026

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter to Launch New Political Party with Significant Financial Backing

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter is launching a new political party named "My People Live Forever," backed by significant financial guarantees and donations, including suppor…

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter to Launch New Political Party with Significant Financial Backing
EconomyAug 24, 2026

How Israeli Banks Price Mortgage Interest Rates and Explain Rate Differences

Israeli banks price mortgage interest rates based on borrower risk, funding costs, and competition across mortgage tracks, leading to rate differences. Mizrahi-Tefahot has the hig…

How Israeli Banks Price Mortgage Interest Rates and Explain Rate Differences
EconomyAug 24, 2026

Israel's Competition Authority Faces Year-Long Delays in Approving Complex Mergers

Israel's Competition Authority approves most mergers quickly but takes up to a year for complex cases involving significant competition concerns. Prolonged reviews, such as the on…

EconomyAug 24, 2026·1 outlets

Discount Capital Invests 80 Million Shekels in Alumenergy Ahead of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opening

Discount Capital invests 80 million shekels for a 16.5% stake in Alumenergy, valuing it at 406 million shekels. Azorim reports increased apartment sales and revenue in Q2. Tel Avi…

EconomyAug 23, 2026

PayBox Raises Payment Limits and Enables Group Admin Transfers to Boost App Usage

PayBox has increased monthly payment limits per card to 10,000 shekels and now allows group admin transfers. The app sees rapid group creation and significant payment volumes but…

PayBox Raises Payment Limits and Enables Group Admin Transfers to Boost App Usage
EconomyAug 23, 2026

Oranim Group Plans 600 Million Shekel Debt Offering in Tel Aviv to Replace Bank Loans

Oranim Group is launching a 600 million shekel bond offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to refinance bank debt and fund its first senior living project, SEA ONE, in Rishon Lez…

EconomyAug 20, 2026·3 outlets

Israeli Manufacturers Warn of Massive Export Losses as Banks Cut Palestinian Banking Services

Israeli manufacturers warn that Bank Hapoalim and Discount Bank's planned cessation of banking services to Palestinian banks will cause a 20 billion shekel annual loss in trade, d…

EconomyAug 19, 2026

Israeli Credit Card Companies See Record Growth in Cards and Profits Amid Post-Operation Spending Surge

Following Operation Iron Swords, Israeli credit card companies Isracard, CAL, and Max reported a 5% revenue increase and 6% growth in active cards, surpassing Israel's population…

EconomyAug 18, 2026

Bezeq's Solelim Project Boosts Mivne's Real Estate Income and Cash Flow

Mivne Real Estate’s occupancy of its Solelim project in Tel Aviv boosted its Q2 2026 net operating income by 10% and AFFO by 15%, driven by increased office leasing and lower expe…

EconomyAug 18, 2026·2 outlets

Israel's Five Largest Banks Challenge Competition Authority's Concentration Group Designation

Israel's five largest banks have appealed the Competition Authority's designation of them as a concentration group and related deposit regulations. The banks argue the authority o…

EconomyAug 17, 2026

Israel’s Big Five Banks Post 8.5 Billion Shekel Profit Despite Rate Cuts and Special Tax

Israel’s five largest banks reported a combined net profit of 8.5 billion shekels in Q2 2024, a 2% increase despite lower interest income and a special tax. Credit growth and fee…

EconomyAug 17, 2026

Israeli Banks Post Massive 8.5 Billion Shekel Quarterly Profits Despite Special Tax

Israeli banks earned over 8.5 billion shekels in the latest quarter despite a special tax and lower interest rates, with Mizrahi Tefahot reporting 1.43 billion shekels profit. Ban…

Israeli Banks Post Massive 8.5 Billion Shekel Quarterly Profits Despite Special Tax
SecurityAug 16, 2026

Israel Struggles to Establish Government Company for Palestinian Banking Amid Legal Risks

Israel is struggling to launch a government company to provide banking services to the Palestinian Authority due to legal risks and lack of Palestinian reforms, amid warnings of e…

EconomyAug 15, 2026

Israeli Banks Adapt to Lower Interest Rates While Maintaining Strong Profits

Israeli banks face a new era of lower interest rates and easing inflation, making profits from lending tougher. Despite this, major banks reported strong second-quarter results, d…

Israeli Banks Adapt to Lower Interest Rates While Maintaining Strong Profits