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Israel's Finance Ministry Proposes Unified Investment Account to Boost Small Savings

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First reported by Calcalist · 22 hours ago

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Israel's Finance Ministry plans a reform creating a unified investment account with tax benefits for savers holding under 200,000 shekels. This allows free switching between investment types without immediate capital gains tax, aiming to boost competition and improve returns. The reform awaits Knesset approval.

01Finance Ministry proposes unified investment account for savers under 200,000 shekels.
02Switching investments within the account avoids capital gains tax until withdrawal.
03Annual deposit cap of 200,000 shekels indexed to inflation, with separate caps for children.
04Existing investment options remain but with standardized tax rules to encourage competition.
0591% of provident funds hold less than 200,000 shekels, so most savers benefit.
06Reform allows independent investment management with tax benefits preserved.

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