B&I Opinion

Your Investments: Priestly blessing and inheritance - opinion

Not being beautiful was the true blessing... it forced me to develop my inner resources. The pretty girl has a handicap to overcome. – Golda Meir

 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

Your Taxes: Claim your rights regarding purchase tax on a new home - opinion

 Concept of green finance flourishing businesses invest money and coins into sustainable ventures, nurturing growth of nature-friendly projects and ensuring prosperous future. green finance growth.

The accredited investor’s dilemma: The game theory of the Israel Securities Authority - opinion

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Perils of boom and bust: Can Israel re-strategize its defense spending? - opinion

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems factory, November 2023

Missing Africa’s innovation moment? Geopolitical shifts could push Israel away - opinion

As global innovation hubs shift and new markets emerge, Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming a critical arena of opportunity.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta deliver joint statements in Jerusalem in 2016. Israel’s trade with Kenya, one of Africa’s most vibrant economies, totals only tens of millions of dollars, says the writer.

Your investments: Jerusalem Day, unity, and financial independence - opinion

Here are some tips that will enable you to start making smart financial decisions and get on track towards financial independence.

 INDEPENDENCE DAY is celebrated in the center of Jerusalem last year. In moments like these, the Declaration of Independence must once again serve as our moral, cultural, and Zionist compass, says the writer.

Israel's appeal to global investment giants is its X-factor - opinion

Israel’s pension structure is considered among the world’s best - as reflected in the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, a top consulting body.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Making aliyah to Israel next year? Here are some tax changes to keep in mind - opinion

Stay informed: Keep up with news of the specific reporting requirements from the Israel Tax Authority.

 THE ISRAEL Tax Authority is apparently interpreting ‘mail’ to include email and downloads from the Internet.

How to find investors during wartime? Six lessons Israelis can learn from the past - opinion

What lessons can be learned from previous wars? What fascinating examples can be drawn from the Russia-Ukraine war? And how can we navigate the turbulent waters of 2025?

 A man rides an electric scooter through the streets of Tel Aviv.

Trump’s 2025 trade wars: How Israel can navigate the economic storm - opinion

Israel, though not a direct target of these tariffs, will experience ripple effects. As a trade-reliant economy, we must brace for currency fluctuations, potential inflation, and more.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli flag puzzle piece on a $100 bill, about to be filled by a piece labeled "TARIFFS" in what is meant to represent the US trade policy's impact on Israel.

From Waze to Wiz, Google bets big on Israeli tech - opinion

The deal is a defining moment for the global cybersecurity industry, a testament to Israel’s enduring tech prowess, and a defiant vote of confidence in a country in crisis.

 Wiz and Google company logos seen on the smartphone and laptop screens.

DOGE cuts to US cybersecurity give Israeli firms a chance to fill the gap - opinion

Israel entities have an opportunity to collaborate more closely with US state and local authorities to deliver innovative and integrated cybersecurity solutions.

 An illustrative image of a computer with code running vertically down the screen behind an opaque image of an Israeli flag.

Deel acquires Safeguard Global’s payroll division to expand its payroll services

The acquisition of Safeguard Global, a company specializing in corporate global payroll solutions, reinforces Deel’s position as a premier player in the global HR and payroll space. 

 Deel co-founders Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang.

Open for business: How science, technology, and trade unite the UK and Israel - opinion

In an era where collaborations and partnerships are essential to economic, technological and social growth, UK-Israel relations stand as a model of success.  

 An illustrative image of solar panels and wind power generation equipment.