Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 34: Gil Rosen | Joseph Shem Tov & Co. | Israel
On August 6, 2025, the interministerial team to increase competition in the retail banking sector (established by Israel’s Minister of Finance in collaboration with the Governor of the Bank of Israel) published its...more
Most of the focus over the past year has been on the events of October 7 and the ensuing war. Not only the citizens, but also the legislative and regulatory authorities in Israel have been devoting most of their time to deal...more
On June 6, 2024, the Regulation of Payment Services and Payment Initiation Law came into effect. Relevant entities may now submit license applications for providing payment and payment initiation services....more
Israel’s financial regulatory authorities are regulating virtual currencies (cryptographic currencies) due to their steady increase in use. For example, the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority (CMISA) issued an...more
Bank of Israel published a position paper with respect to the activity of banks’ payment apps (Pepper by Bank Leumi, Bit by Bank Poalim, and Paybox by Discount Bank) in the B2C market. The position paper is the conclusion of...more
The payment market in Israel and around the world is marching toward revolution: Facebook announced the launch of its digital currency, the Libra; Le’umi Bank entered into agreements with 400 businesses for acceptance of...more