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2025 Year-End Review: Increasing Competition in the Israeli Banking Market and Tightening Supervision

January 11, 2026 / by Efrat Cohen

In 2025, the Bank of Israel, the Ministry of Finance, and the Israel Securities Authority accelerated measures to significantly increase competition in the banking system. These included regulatory and legislative amendments, some of which are expected to come into effect in 2026.

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Adv. Idan Miller

Performance Guarantees in Israeli NOP 38 Projects: Not Every Bank Guarantee Covers Developer Insolvency

January 2, 2026 / by Idan Miller

Apartment owners in NOP 38 projects tend to mistakenly believe the guarantees issued to them by developers provide full safety nets, guaranteeing their rights in any case, even if the developer encounters financial difficulties before it fulfills its contractual obligations.

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Adv. Lina Makhuli

BITs: Why They Matter for Israeli Companies Operating Abroad

August 25, 2025 / by Lina Makhuli

Imagine an Israeli startup expanding into Latin America, only to have its assets suddenly seized due to unexpected regulatory changes. Such scenarios highlight the risks of global operations amid legal and political uncertainty. Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are critical tools that provide businesses with a protective framework to navigate these challenges. Understanding their importance and the protections they afford is essential for companies aiming to thrive in international markets.

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Adv. Dudi Cohen

Advantage to Israeli Banks When Self-Exercising a Deposited Pledge

February 21, 2023 / by David (Dudi) Cohen , Idan Miller

Collateral in the form of a deposited pledge is an easy and inexpensive way to secure credit. However, Israeli law does not allow foreign banks to benefit from an efficient and effective mechanism enabling debt recovery by way of the self-exercise of collateral. There is no real justification for this and it harms competition in the credit market.

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