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Globes 20.05.16

  “It is not economical for banks to do what we intend to do” Zvi Ziv, Uri Paz and Peninsula executives, who won the tender to establish a fund that will provide financing to medium-sized businesses, talk about the fund’s goals, how it is supposed to contribute to economic growth, and are aiming for an […]

THEMARKER 24.02.16

Peninsula continues to grow: Total credit extended in 2015 increased by 33% to approximately NIS 1.6 billion The check discounting company, recently acquired by Meitav Dash, ended 2015 with a net profit of approximately NIS 8.5 million, representing a 14.6% return on equity ■ CEO Micha Avni: “The changes currently taking place in the business […]

Calcalist 24.02.16

  Peninsula financed transactions worth NIS 1.6 billion in 2015; average interest rate – 10.4% The non-bank credit company recorded a return on capital of 14.6% last year – relatively low compared to what is common in the industry; net profit amounted to NIS 8.5 million.

THEMARKER 31.12.15

Peninsula’s “Private Equity”: Raised 322 Million Shekels – and Will Establish a Fund for Small and Medium Businesses The foundation was established after Peninsula won a tender published by the Ministry of Economy. ■ The foundation will be managed, among others, by Zvi Ziv – former CEO of Bank Hapoalim, Uri Paz – former CEO […]

THEMARLER 25.11.15

Peninsula: Net profit in January-September increased by 34% to NIS 5.6 million The check discounting company’s credit portfolio amounted to approximately NIS 368.6 million at the end of the quarter ■ Recently, the investment house Meitav Dash acquired control of Peninsula for approximately NIS 50 million ■ Ilan Raviv, CEO of Meitav Dash, was appointed […]

THEMARKER 21.10.15

Peninsula: “Why do they say we are not supervised? We publish prospectuses and are supervised by the Securities Authority” Peninsula CEO Micha Avni believes that the banks are trying to torpedo the reform that allows non-bank entities like Peninsula and Navi Brothers to issue bonds in the amount of up to NIS 2.5 billion.

Globes 21.10.15

  Peninsula CEO: “Kahlon and Cohen are giving in to the banks instead of creating competition” Uncertainty in the financial system surrounding Kahlon’s reforms ■ Micha Avni: “If they fold here, they will fold in other things as well and everything will be messed up” ■ Also: The issue that threatens to stall competition the […]

Globes 12.10.15

  Meitav Dash completes acquisition offer for Peninsula; will invest NIS 51 million in the company The offer is part of Meitav Dash’s investment deal with Peninsula that was signed in August. The Meitav Dash investment house, managed by Ilan Raviv, will hold 34% of the non-banking credit company Peninsula, which is traded on the […]

Calcalist 14.08.15

  Meitav Dash invests 29 million shekels in Peninsula This is in exchange for 20% of the company’s capital, which is engaged in providing credit to small and medium-sized businesses; in addition, the investment house will publish a private purchase offer to purchase additional shares at a value of NIS 125 million.

Globes 04/05/15

  Uri Paz joins forces with Zvi Ziv in managing a credit fund The two joined forces with the non-banking credit company Peninsula to manage the fund. ■ This is a credit fund for small and medium-sized businesses with a volume of up to NIS 450 million, with the state investing approximately NIS 100 million.

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“My vision is that in the not-so-distant future, every real estate developer from the urban renewal sector who turns to the non-banking lending market will go through Peninsula. We are the fastest, most efficient and most stable.”

After 20 years of finding financing solutions for businesses in a wide variety of fields, Peninsula, a public company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, has in recent months begun providing financial support to real estate developers in the field of urban renewal.

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A lifeline for the construction industry: the golden age of non-bank financing companies

While the war and market challenges have brought the construction industry to one of the greatest crises it has known since the establishment of the state – many construction companies continue to build Israel. One of the reasons for this is the entry of non-bank financing companies, such as Peninsula, into the picture • In a special interview, Jackie Cohen, CEO of Peninsula, emphasizes the importance of non-bank financing for the success of projects

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Einav Flaid | Head of Customer Relations Department

Einav Plid has experience in telecommunications and pension sectors. She has over 12 years of extensive managerial experience in the fields of client relations, operations, and organization and methods. In her previous roles, she was responsible for cross-organizational processes involving the implementation of work procedures and information systems. Plid holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Open University.

Ofri Weiss | VP of Strategic Clients and Marketing

Has 16 years of experience in the field of business credit, corporate finance, real estate and diamonds.
In his previous position, he served as director of the diamond sector at Union Bank of Israel Ltd., after holding various management positions in the department of business credit.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in finance and IT from the College of Management and a master’s degree in business administration with a specialization in finance and the capital market from the Ono Academic Campus.

Roy Maman | Chief Risk Officer

Roy Maman has over 12 years of extensive experience in managing business credit. His career includes serving as a manager in the corporate department of a leading bank, as an analyst, and as a senior credit officer. In his previous role, he served as Head of Credit Risk at Peninsula. Maman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University.

Michael Keren | VP Chief Legal Counsel

Michael has extensive experience accompanying public and private companies covering legal aspects in a wide array of fields, including capital and debt raising, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and insolvency proceedings. Before joining Peninsula, Michael was employed as an attorney in the Capital Markets and Securities Department at Pearl Cohen law firm. Before that, he served as an attorney in the Commercial and Capital Markets department at Yigal Arnon & Co law firm, where he accompanied Peninsula as an external legal advisor when it was listed at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Michael has a B.A in Law from the University of Haifa.

Nissim Laham | Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Nissim Laham possesses vast experience as a CFO in various public and private companies. He has held roles as CFO and board member in numerous financial institutions (including financial organizations), holding companies, industrial firms, and commercial enterprises such as Meitav Investment House Ltd., Meitav Trade Ltd., Gaon Group Ltd., and Gaon Holdings Ltd. Laham is a certified public accountant (CPA) and holds a B.B. degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from the College of Management Academic Studies in Tel Aviv.

Yafit Yehuda | CEO of Real Estate Financing

Yafit Yehuda has over 20 years of extensive experience in managing and financing transactions, including real estate deals. She brings a deep familiarity with the financial and business sectors of the Israeli economy. Her career includes senior management roles in the Corporate Division of Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, as well as serving as Credit Manager in the Investment Division of Menora Mivtachim. She was also CEO of the Phoenix Value Urban Renewal Fund and currently serves as an external director at a public real estate company.

Jackie Cohen | Chief Executive Officer

Jacky Cohen brings extensive managerial and financial experience, along with a profound familiarity with the Israeli business landscape across all sectors. He is known for devising creative financial solutions. His career includes a distinguished tenure as a senior executive at Bank Hapoalim, where he held several prominent managerial positions. He led the Options Unit (MAOF), managed the Financial Products Department, and later transitioned to the Corporate Division, serving as a Client Relations Manager responsible for a capital markets team. He also managed the High-Tech, Industry, and Capital Markets sector and headed the Commercial Banking Division.
In the last five years of his career at the bank, Cohen served as Head of the Corporate Division. Following his departure from the bank, he became the CEO of a non-bank financial institution.