In a spacious convention hall in Tel Aviv's David Intercontinental Hotel, dozens of tables were set, complete with bottles of wine. In the lobby was a well-stocked bar. The menu featured gourmet dishes. One might have taken it for a wedding, but at the entrance to the hall there was no box for depositing checks. The event was attended by the entire local banking aristocracy - which is responsible for...
The Israel Association of Banks, helping its members gouge you
Why shouldn't the bankers celebrate? Between 2005 and 2010, the 17 top bankers earned NIS 500 million together.
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