B&I Opinion

Thoughts from Israel's top entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders.

Your Investments: Priestly blessing and inheritance

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

By AARON KATSMAN
06/06/2025

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

Not paying purchase tax on unbuilt property is easier than claiming it back.

By LEON HARRIS
06/06/2025

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

Non-tradeable investments are not suitable for every investor, and indeed, a certain level of wealth, expertise, and understanding is required.

By YIGAL TZEMACH
03/06/2025
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems factory

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

Israel’s defense spending as a portion of GDP was second-greatest in the world, second only to Ukraine. Israel spent $46.5 billion on defense in 2024, of which $5.7 billion in December alone

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

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

By HAGIT FREUD
01/06/2025

Your investments: Jerusalem Day, unity, and financial independence

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

By AARON KATSMAN
23/05/2025

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

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.

By INBAR STEINER
08/05/2025

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

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

By RIFKA LEBOWITZ
06/05/2025

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

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?

By OFER NIDAM
13/04/2025

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

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.

By BENJAMIN AVRAHAM
12/04/2025
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