The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bank-hapoalim/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:55:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bank Hapoalim | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bank-hapoalim/ 32 32 Regulator demands fairness from Israeli banks as they cash in on hefty fees https://www.timesofisrael.com/regulator-demands-fairness-from-israeli-banks-as-they-cash-in-on-hefty-fees/ Mon, 18 May 2026 16:03:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826078 Banking supervisor warns that lenders that don't treat their customers well will be 'in trouble,' sees the entry of new players catalyzing competition in the local banking system

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]]> Israel’s competition watchdog declares top 5 banks an oligopoly, targets deposits https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-competition-watchdog-declares-top-banks-an-oligopoly-targets-deposits/ Wed, 06 May 2026 20:11:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817668 Hapoalim, Leumi, Mizrahi Tefahot, Discount and First International control 98% of banking sector's assets, competition watchdog says; critics denounce their huge profits, excessive fees

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]]> Smotrich threatens banks with extra taxes if they go after customers’ benefits https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-threatens-banks-with-extra-taxes-if-they-go-after-customers-benefits/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:42:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3720032 Finance minister threatens to double proposed new tax on excess profits slapped on lenders’ excessive income to 30%; banking shares plunge

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]]> Israeli regulator calls for more competition as large banks cash in on hefty loan fees https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-regulator-calls-for-more-competition-as-large-banks-cash-in-on-hefty-loan-fees/ Mon, 19 May 2025 15:46:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3552609 Banking supervisor seeks to remove barriers for the entry of non-bank entities that will provide credit and saving tools, force current lenders to offer better terms and services

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar. 10: Day 521 – Israeli banks gain in war, El Al gets company on NY route https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-10-day-521-israeli-banks-gain-in-war-el-al-gets-company-on-ny-route/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3499761&preview=true&preview_id=3499761 Tech editor Sharon Wrobel discusses lenders' profits, Israir's new TLV-NY plans; reporter Diana Bletter analyzes allegations against IDF in Gaza and non-Jewish villagers' return home

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]]> Israeli banks told to set aside $839m to offer customers lower fees and other benefits https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-banks-told-to-set-aside-839m-to-offer-customers-lower-fees-and-other-benefits/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:50:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3491568 Bank of Israel urges banks profiting from high interest rates to provide benefits, as households, small businesses, and other war-affected populations struggle to make ends meet

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]]> Nova community to get proceeds of exhibit showcasing Israeli art https://www.timesofisrael.com/nova-community-to-get-proceeds-of-exhibit-showcasing-israeli-art/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:07:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3480146 Bank Hapoalim's annual 'Israeli Art' event will donate 75% of proceeds from sales to helping survivors, the bereaved and families of hostages taken from rave on October 7

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]]> Major lenders’ profits soar as banks cash in on wartime interest rate growth https://www.timesofisrael.com/hapoalim-and-discount-banks-post-profit-with-interest-rate-income-growing-during-war/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:48:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3422280 As homes and businesses grapple with loan repayments, Hapoalim sees quarterly profit rise 14% fueled by NIS 4.58b in net interest income; Discount's profit jumps 39%, Leumi's 30%

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]]> After credit downgrade, Moody’s lowers deposit ratings of Israel’s five largest banks https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-credit-downgrade-moodys-lowers-deposit-ratings-of-israels-five-largest-banks/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:26:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3224340 Lower rating increases borrowing costs for banks, which in turn will likely be passed on to consumers and lead to higher lending rates

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]]> Bank Hapoalim defers NIS 17.8 billion in loan and mortgage payments due to war https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-hapoalim-defers-nis-17-8-billion-in-loan-and-mortgage-payments-due-to-war/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:01:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3155346 Bank set aside a provision for credit losses of NIS 662 million in the third quarter amid increased risk of an economic slowdown

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]]> Bank Hapoalim posts NIS 2.01b quarterly profit fueled by 49% jump in interest income https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-hapoalim-posts-nis-2-01b-quarterly-profit-fueled-by-49-jump-in-interest-income/ Mon, 22 May 2023 11:06:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3019718 Net profit surges 21.3%, prompting bank to raise dividend payout 10 percentage points to 40% of quarterly profit as it benefits from steady interest rate hikes over past year

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]]> 5 bank heads to PM: Stop overhaul immediately, you’ll turn Israel into dictatorship https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-heads-to-pm-stop-overhaul-immediately-youll-turn-israel-into-a-dictatorship/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:35:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2979677 Top business leaders call on PM to halt contentious legislative process, saying it 'undermines the foundations of democracy' and will damage economy and society as a whole

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]]> US regulators shut down crypto-friendly Signature Bank as financial crisis grows https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-regulators-shut-down-crypto-friendly-signature-bank-as-financial-crisis-grows/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:02:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2972718 NY-based financial institute founded by Bank Hapoalim, which sold stake in 2005, collapses as investors pull deposits following crash of SVB; 3rd largest bank failure in US history

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]]> Bank Hapoalim posts record NIS 6.5b profit in 2022 amid steady rate hikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-hapoalim-posts-record-nis-6-5b-profit-in-2022-amid-steady-rate-hikes/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:55:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2970452 Net interest income increased 38% to NIS 13.5 billion as the Bank of Israel hiked borrowing costs from a low of 0.4% in April to 3.25% in November 2022

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]]> Bank Hapoalim to halt mortgage rate hikes for over 10,000 first-time homeowners https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-hapoalim-to-halt-mortgage-rate-hikes-for-over-10000-first-time-homeowners/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:18:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914436 Israeli bank to freeze mortgage rates for borrowers facing repayment difficulty as the Bank of Israel is expected to raise interest rates again on Monday

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