https://www.globes.co.il/serveen/ Keyword search for: Globes 2026 en-us Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:09 GMT 10 40 144 https://www.globes.co.il/serveen/ https://www.globes.co.il/images/GlobesEN-144x40.gif https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542962 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001542962 The bank reported net profit of NIS 2.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, 13% down from the first quarter of 2025, due to the new tax and the lower interest rate and inflation environment. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:36:41 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542953 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001542953 Israel’s banks are preparing for a sharp interest rate cut by the Bank of Israel in the near future. Sun, 17 May 2026 13:01:07 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542848 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001542848 The switch to Monday-Friday trading and repatriation of investments by the Israeli public significantly boosted activity. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:22:54 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542844 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001542844 Despite the holidays last month and the war, NIS 7.94 billion in mortgages was taken. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:04:35 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542571 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001542571 Treasury officials and the Bank of Israel have fiercely criticized the plan to compensate borrowers for the rise in interest rates, but Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich has been silent so far. Mon, 11 May 2026 11:40:23 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542068 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001542068 As the value of their financial portfolios rises, Israelis are adopting new investment habits. Tue, 05 May 2026 17:11:06 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001541508 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001541508 After Isracard hijacked El Al’s FlyCard from ICC-CAL, rivals are eager to team with the Hungarian low-cost carrier on a loyalty club credit card. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:14:05 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001541397 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001541397 Measures to curtail bonuses and downsize at Bank Hapoalim, Discount Bank and First International are meeting resistance. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:04:03 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001540173 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001540173 The insurance company's share price has risen 240% in the past year. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:59:30 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539963 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001539963 Cybersecurity tycoon Nir Zuk plans transforming Liberty Bank into a bank based on the AI tools he developed at Esh Bank in Israel. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:37:25 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538886 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001538886 Investors left in the market apparently see home price rises resuming, and are taking advantage of developers' special offers. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:57:14 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538787 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001538787 Credit card company ICC-Cal has written to the CEO of El Al's Matmid frequent flyer program alleging violations of their agreement. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:46:06 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538579 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001538579 This is a dramatic move because estimates are that Fly Card represents one third of ICC CAL’s activity. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:46:30 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537972 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001537972 Israel’s banks have agreed a compromise that will see Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich abandon legislation for a tax on excess bank profits. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:47:17 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537843 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001537843 The move will pave the way for Isracard, controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva’s Delek Group, to become a major banking player. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:23:04 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537090 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001537090 While small banks and non-bank credit providers are warning of higher risks, the major banks appear unconcerned. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:51:42 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001536743 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001536743 The bank ended 2025 with a return on equity of 15.9% compared with 13.8% in 2024. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:24:20 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001536607 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001536607 In the fourth quarter, Leumi's net profit was NIS 2.5 billion, up 4% from the corresponding quarter. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:11:26 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001536189 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001536189 In the fourth quarter itself, the bank showed stronger growth in net profit of 7.5%, which amounted to NIS 1.4 billion. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:44:29 https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1001534457 https://www.globes.co.il/document?did=1001534457 Mortgages are also being increased for homebuyers, but under strict equity conditions, and without allowing the loan to be spread over more than 30 years. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:12:53