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Israeli Banks’ Hidden Investment Advice Fees Could Soon Be Exposed
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 2 days ago
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What happened
A joint Israeli regulatory task force wants bank investment-advice fees made transparent, after finding banks earn hidden commissions through mutual fund charges. The plan could open competition from outside advisers, but major legal changes are still needed and most clients say they would not pay directly.
- 01Banks receive a hidden 0.35% commission through mutual fund fees.
- 02Investment advice is effectively limited to wealthy clients, often around 1 million shekels.
- 03The task force proposes direct, transparent billing to increase competition.
- 04Two-thirds of surveyed clients said they would not pay for advice directly.
- 05Some changes could start quickly, but others need Knesset legislation.
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