The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/banking/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:59:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png banking | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/banking/ 32 32 Cash-strapped Lebanon is sitting on a gold mine as precious metal prices surge https://www.timesofisrael.com/cash-strapped-lebanon-is-sitting-on-a-gold-mine-as-precious-metal-prices-surge/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:16:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749313 Despite 1986 law banning sale of state gold, Lebanon weighs using its reserves to bail out banks that failed in 2019 and plunged about half of country's population into poverty

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]]> Israel’s newest digital bank to start offering zero-fee accounts in early 2026 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-newest-digital-bank-to-start-offering-zero-fee-accounts-in-early-2026/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:36:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3643376 Esh Bank Israel will operate accounts completely free of fee charges for both retail customers and small businesses, and share interest revenue with depositors

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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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]]> Ex-Mossad expert warns Iran has built global financial network to bypass sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-mossad-expert-warns-iran-has-built-global-financial-network-to-bypass-sanctions/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:48:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3276184 Udi Levy, former head of spy agency’s financial division, says if Israel's partners seriously intend to weaken Tehran, they must target its money-transferring infrastructure

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]]> Bank of Israel sees increased risk to economy due to judicial overhaul uncertainty https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-sees-increased-risk-to-economy-due-to-judicial-overhaul-uncertainty/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:59:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3063995 In report on domestic financial stability, central bank says Israel’s financial system 'remains stable' but raises the level of risk, citing overhaul impact

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]]> JPMorgan expands commercial banking business to Israel to cater to tech companies https://www.timesofisrael.com/jpmorgan-expands-commercial-banking-business-to-israel-to-cater-to-tech-companies/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:15:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3036421 US lender hires new banking team of 10 people to serve local startups and high-tech firms

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]]> Banks instructed on managing exposure to climate-related financial risks https://www.timesofisrael.com/banks-instructed-on-managing-exposure-to-climate-related-financial-risks/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:38:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3032855 Banks supervisor says the urgency of tackling the issue is rising

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]]> Bank of Israel veteran selected as new banking supervisor https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-veteran-selected-as-new-banking-supervisor/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:17:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3028565 Daniel Hahiashvili will replace Yari Avidan on June 22; sees his role as ensuring stability of banks while boosting competition and technological innovation

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]]> Trust broken, startup heads mull move to ‘stable’ banks in wake of SVB fall — survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/trust-broken-startup-heads-mull-move-to-stable-banks-in-wake-of-svb-fall-survey/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:50:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2975953 Poll of 110 startups, of which 66% are Israeli, shows most founders believe bankers in collapse US lender had known the risk they were facing

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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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]]> Israel’s newest bank picks a new name https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-newest-bank-picks-a-new-name/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:03:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675105 Amnon Shashua's banking company, known as the First Digital Bank, names itself One Zero to offer 'real, comprehensive' banking alternative

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]]> New Israeli digital bank raises $120m with Asian, European investors https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-israeli-digital-bank-raises-120m-with-asian-european-investors/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:07:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2666161 China's Tencent, Japanese conglomerate SBI, and Swiss group Julius Baer back First Digital Bank, founded by Mobileye's Amnon Shashua

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]]> How much of a revolution? 13 key reforms in Israel’s new state budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-much-of-a-revolution-13-key-plans-in-israels-new-state-budget/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:45:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2643912&preview=true&preview_id=2643912 As the coalition finally gets a state budget approved, Israelis can expect major changes in education, consumer prices, transportation, and healthcare

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]]> Pushed into loan sharks’ pockets, many Arab Israelis are living on borrowed time https://www.timesofisrael.com/pushed-into-loan-sharks-pockets-many-arab-israelis-are-living-on-borrowed-time/ Sun, 23 May 2021 02:02:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2529323 With banks shying away from Arab communities, the only path to credit for many is gray market lenders, who offer easy cash at high interest and deadly results for failing to repay

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]]> Facing 1900s New York anti-Semitism, a banker built this castle; you can visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-1900s-new-york-anti-semitism-a-banker-built-this-castle-you-can-visit/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:10:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2447825 On Long Island's 'Gold Coast,' 100 years of grandeur and scandal echo at Otto Hermann Kahn’s Oheka. America's 2nd-largest private residence, it's now a luxury hotel and restaurants

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