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Israeli Finance Committee Approves Hedge Fund Trust Law Update to Secure Growing Investment Channel

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Israeli Finance Committee Approves Hedge Fund Trust Law Update to Secure Growing Investment Channel
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First reported by Calcalist · 6 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Finance Committee approved a law update regulating hedge funds in trust, securing their legal status and enabling new fund types. These funds, managing about 6 billion shekels since April 2023, offer public investors access to hedge fund strategies with low minimum investments. The amendment will proceed to Knesset readings this week, ensuring sector growth amid prior legal uncertainties.

  • 01Israeli Finance Committee approved updated law regulating hedge funds in trust this week.
  • 02Hedge funds in trust manage about 6 billion shekels since April 2023, growing rapidly.
  • 03Funds allow public investment with low minimums, unlike traditional hedge funds.
  • 04New law enables offering additional mutual fund types like infrastructure and credit.
  • 05Funds charge high fees but offer tax deferral benefits on capital gains.
  • 06Some funds show strong returns but often lack true hedging, exposing investors to market risk.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew9 minutes ago
Israeli Finance Committee Approves Hedge Fund Trust Law Update to Secure Growing Investment Channel
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew6 hours ago
Israeli Finance Committee Approves Law to Revive Hedge Funds in Trusts After Fundraising Freeze

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