Downgrade for Israel’s credit outlook by Fitch Rating
For weeks, Finance Minister Yair Lapid has rebuffed critics of his 2015 budget by pointing to credit ratings agencies, saying that they have not shown alarm at his policies. Gilad Alper, chief strategist at Excellence Nessuah Brokerage explains why Israel should be worried.
Has Lapid scuppered his very own rent control bill?
Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Finance Minister Yair Lapid have proposed a a long overdue bill designed to regulate apartment rentals. Dr. Efrat Tolkowsky, Academic Director of the Chaim Katzman Gazit-Globe Real Estate Institute, shares her insight.
Cyber security back in focus following Leumi Card data theft
Last week seven ex-Leumi card employees were arrested for data theft and extortion. Daniel Cohen, Cyber Security Expert at RSA, the security division of EMC, explains what can be done to improve cyber security from both ends.
Tel Aviv wins World’s Smartest City Award 2014 with DigiTel
Tel Aviv Municipality’s DigiTel came up trumps at the World City Expo in Barcelona, beating 250 other cities to the Smartest City Award 2014. DigiTel is an app that engages residents with their city. Deputy Mayor Assaf Zamir explains what makes DigiTel so smart.
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