Israel Bonds

Not Just a Bond, a Bond with Israel.

Did You Know...?

Did You Know...?

  • The Bank of Israel raised its 2012 growth forecast from 2.8 percent to 3.1 percent. The BoI also predicted 2013 growth would reach 3.5 percent.

  • Israeli scientists say they have developed a vaccine that can ‘teach’ cancer patients' bodies to find and destroy cancerous cells.

  • Microsoft’s already strong Israel presence continues to grow rapidly with announcement of a new tech center, a technology accelerator and a high-profile tech fair that will bring together investors and start-ups.

  • Israeli scientist Naama Geva-Zatorsky, 34, was honored as ‘Europe's top young researcher’ and awarded the International UNESCO L'Oreal Prize for Women in Science.

  • In its most recent overview of Israel’s economy, the Government of Israel Economic Mission noted, ‘The Israel economy has been given a boost from the global investment community with . . . another $1 billion investment in Israel Bonds.’

  • Google announced the launching of a start-up incubator in Israel, stating, ‘From the beginning, the goal was to build a research and development center in Israel . . . to innovate global products and technology.”

  • Blackstone, the world’s largest investment fund, is looking for large-scale investment opportunities in Israel, ranging from $100 million to $1 billion.

  • Israel ranks second among the top nations worldwide providing the best conditions for clean technology startup companies.

  • At a time of ongoing global recession and ratings downgrades, a new report issued by the International Monetary Fund declares, ‘Israel’s economy remains strong.’

  • The February 2, 2012 Wall Street Journal proclaimed that Tel Aviv ‘takes the tech-hub crown,’ with access to venture capital that, on a per capita basis, is ‘20-fold greater in Israel than in the rest of Europe’ and double that of the U.S.

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