Bigger fines are only part of Australia’s new consumer-protection push
Australia is strengthening consumer protections with higher fines, direct enforcement and proposed changes to how telecom companies sell and cancel services.
Banking & Finance
Bank of Jerusalem stock fails to recover from Yahalomi disappearance saga
Israel's tech scene warms to crypto payments
The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'
Why Americans save for retirement but put off writing a will
While retirement savings often build automatically, many Americans delay writing a will or granting financial authority, leaving important decisions about their assets unresolved.
Insurance Report: 17,000 inquiries annually, NIS 21.5m. returned to the public
The Capital Market Authority's public inquiries report for 2025 is published. In which areas were the most complaints received, and which companies stood out favorably relative to their market share?
How many satoshis are in a bitcoin? A practical guide to Sats
One Bitcoin contains 100 million satoshis. Learn how to convert BTC to sats, understand their dollar value, read Bitcoin fees and avoid mistakes when sending small amounts.
How to compare crypto savings products without relying on headline rates
A quoted annual rate is only one part of a savings decision. Access, counterparty exposure, plan terms and jurisdiction often matter more than the number in the largest type.
Tesla approaches Q3 earnings amid Roadster buzz and expansion
Tesla's Q3 earnings will put revenue, rising capital spending, robotaxi expansion, and renewed merger speculation with SpaceX under scrutiny as investors assess its growth prospects.
California's proposed wealth tax makes business domicile part of the exit analysis
Proposition 40 could affect billionaires with California residency ties, prompting business owners to review company domicile, personal residency and ongoing state tax obligations.
Will the NIS 200 banknote be canceled?
Tax Authority: "We need to cancel all the 200s." Bank of Israel: "No professional basis justifying the cancellation of any given banknote has been presented to the Governor."
How businesses can evaluate stablecoin payments for cross-border settlement
A faster transfer is not automatically a better payment operation. The decision depends on reconciliation, conversion, controls and the customer journey around the transaction.
JPMorgan Chase Bank subsidiary discriminated against conservative customers, US investigation finds
A JPMorgan spokesperson responded to the findings, telling CBS News that the subsidiary has since been shut down as a result of the revelations.
Your Taxes: How Israeli businesses can claim compensation for protection money damage
Businesses targeted by protection-money criminals may now qualify for government compensation, but strict documentation rules and limited funding could complicate claims.
