News and Events
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Forum Tel will let customers save 90% cellular call costs abroad (Hebrew)
February 19, 2011
Israeli Telecom companies not doing business abroad - that is an old axiom the local telecom industry. Netvision was once a failed adventure in Georgia: the company wanted to provide telecommunications services there, but after two years tucked its tail and erased the investment. Some say that Israeli media companies only feel comfortable in the local swamp, dense and very non-competitive, so they do not go abroad. Now, an Israeli company that's not very well known quietly develops a unique telecom activities abroad.
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QUANTUM TELECOM INC.: FORUMTEL LAUNCHES A FIELD TRIAL-OF ITS "STICKY SIM"
December 22, 2011
Quantum Telecom Inc. d/b/a Forum Mobile (Nasdaq: QTMI) announced today that Forumtel, the US MVNO for the travel industry, has started field trials with their "Sticky SIM" offering. The trial began in Miami, Florida as a part of Forumtel's overall long distance communication campaign directed primarily towards the Latin American community. As part of the trial, Forumtel began offering its "Sticky SIM" to Miami based customers calling Mexico. The new "Sticky SIM" offering will give customers the ability to dial directly from their mobile handsets without need for calling cards or access number dialing while still offering competitive pricing.
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QUANTUM CLOSES MVNO SOLUTION CONTRACT TO BUILD AND OPERATE VIRTUAL MOBILE NETWORK FOR A LARGE DIY CHAIN
November 23, 2011
Quantum Telecom Inc. d/b/a Forum Mobile (Nasdaq: QTMI), a global MVNE - provider of network and business support systems for MVNOs - announced today signing new agreement to build and operate virtual mobile network for a large, Israeli based Do-It-Yourself chain MVNO. Forum Mobile expects to launch the new network within 4 months.
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Quantum Telecom Inc. : Forumtel to Penetrate Latin America Long-Distance Communication Market
October 15, 2011
Receives first order after signing exclusive distribution deal
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INVESTMENT MANAGERS AND ECONOMISTS RESPOND TO THE COLLAPSE: MAINTAIN LIQUIDITY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES
August 7, 2011
Decline in the stock market today caught investors off guard. The fear index is increasing. Forum Group's reaction among Israeli investment houses and economists (Hebrew)
Source: Bizportal
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AMI SEGAL, FORUM GROUP PRESIDENT: THE DOWNGRADE IN THE U.S. RATING AND FEAR OF BUDGET BREACH IN ISRAEL ARE GOOD OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EXPOSURE TO BONDS IN EMERGING MARKETS SUCH AS INDIA AND THE FRONTIER COUNTRIES
August 11, 2011
Due to the downgrade, the differences in risk between emerging-market bonds and U.S. and Israeli bonds narrowed and their yields remain high (Hebrew)
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BEFORE AMENDMENT 15: HOW MUCH DO FOREIGN FUNDS COST?
August 15, 2011
Interview with Ami Segal (in Hebrew)
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FOREIGN INTERESTS
August 18, 2011
Foreign banks started showing interest in Israeli investors; however, does it make sense for local investors to open accounts in those banks? (in Hebrew)
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Innovative SIM Overlay Solutions -- SIM5G
October 14, 2011
Granted Exclusive distribution rights from Taiwanese Taisys Ltd.
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Yair Seroussi, Poalim Bank Chairman and Ami Segal at a cocktail reception
A photo of a Ami Segal and Yair Seroussi at the Family Office and Wealth Management Conference
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RODMAN & RENSHAW ANNUAL CHINA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
March 24, 2011
The Forum Group and Forum Telecom have participated in the Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference, which was held on March 6-8, 2011 at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, in Shanghai, China.
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BENNY YEHEZKEL WAS APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF QUANTUM TELECOM, INC.
March 31, 2011
During the last six years, Mr. Yehezkel served as Executive Vice President of ECtel and CEO of Elron Telesoft, which was acquired by ECtel
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ORLY BROWN AND RUTHY WAXMAN JOIN F.A.M. FORUM ASSET MANAGEMENT
April 14, 2011
Orly Brown and Ruthy Waxman have recently joined the Forum Group as a co-founders of F.A.M. Forum Asset Management, a subsidiary of Forum Group. Orly serves as the CEO of F.A.M. while Ruthy is F.A.M's First Vice President. F.A.M. Forum Asset Management provides a full range of private banking and family office services in Israel and abroad.
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THE LISTED MARKET FOR INCOME-PRODUCING PROPERTIES IN ISRAEL
May 12, 2011
Forum-BBRE is initiating coverage of the listed market of income-producing properties in Israel.
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GEORGE GILDER, NEXT WEEK’S GUEST ON FORBES, TO FOCUS ON ASOCS
May 29, 2011
Next week on Intelligent Investing with Steve Forbes, tune in for a special Memorial Day edition. They’ll be focusing on the future of mobile technology and the commentary of George Gilder, David Eiswert and Arkadi Kuhlmann. Be sure to check back next week!
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Forum participated in DC Finance′s TLVII Conference
21.06.2011
On 20.06 2011 the Forum Group has participated in the conference run by DC Finance, TLVII.
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FORUMTEL TO EXPAND ITS MOBILE COMMUNICATION OFFERING IN LATIN AMERICA
July 17, 2011
Forumtel affordable mobile communication program will be offered in Chile and Mexico in the near future allowing travelers to use Forum Mobile's affordable roaming solutions while traveling overseas.
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GLOBES: ISRAELIS NO. 2 FOREIGN BUYERS OF US REAL ESTATE
July 21, 2011
A study commisioned by "Globes" found that Israelis invested $1.15 billion in US income-producing properties in the past 12 months.
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BEFORE AMENDMENT 15: HOW MUCH DO FOREIGN FUNDS COST?
August 7, 2011
Ami Segal's interview on the high cost of fund investment in Israel (in Hebrew)
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EMERGING MARKET DEBT UPDATE WEBCONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY ABERDEEN’S INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
By tuning in, investment professionals may receive the most recent update and analysis on the Emerging Market Debt.
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STEVE FORBES INTERVIEW: GILDER ON TECH INNOVATION
Monday, February 14, 2011
Steve Forbes' interview with George Gilder, Chairman of Gilder Technology Group, who has recently invested in ASOCS
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An Interview with Keith St. Clair, Chairman of the Advisory Board for ForumTel
10 March 2011
ForumTel provides a unique commissionable cell phone service to international travelers through travel agents. Keith St. Clair first entered the travel industry in 1984 when he joined Sol Holidays in the United Kingdom as the company's chairman and managing director. He later founded TraveLeaders, a major travel agency in Miami, Fla. Mr. St. Clair joined Forum Telecommunications (ForumTel) in 2010 as the chairman of the advisory board. He is also an inductee into the World Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame and the 2004 winner of the Florida Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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TRAVELERS TO BERMUDA NO LONGER NEED TO PAY ROAMING RATES ON THEIR CELL PHONES
Wednesday, Marth 16, 2011
Forum Tel has teamed up with bermuda.com to make it more affordable for vacationers and business travelers to use a mobile phone during visits to Bermuda
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NXOI INKSMARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH FORUM TEL
Thursday, March 17, 2011
R&R TVNetwork, Cruise Shoppes, Maupintour and R&R Advantage to promote savings of up to 80% on global international voice and text
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The 2011 Family Office & Wealth Management Conference
DC Finance is honored to present the 2nd Family Office & Wealth Management Conference. This prestigious invitation-only conference provides an annual meeting place for the Israeli high net worth individuals, the wealth management & family office community.
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CHIP CO ASOCS RAISES $1M FROM TECH GURU GEORGE GILDER
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Technology guru George Gilder has invested $1 million in fabless semiconductor company ASOCS Ltd. through his firm, Gilder Cremers Fund LP.
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GILDER BUYS INTO “ELECTRONIC BATTLEGROUND PIONEER” ASOCS
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Today, Israeli company ASOCS announced that Gilder's Cremers Fund L.P. has invested $1 million dollars in the young company.
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FORUM TEL WON LAST NIGHT WORLD TRAVEL AWARD IN INNOVATION IN MOBILE TRAVEL COMMUNICATION
Monday, November 15, 2010
World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
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FORUM GAVE AN INTERVIEW AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS GRAND GALA CEREMONY
Sunday, December 5, 2010
An interview by Frankie Spagnolo and Ami Segal, Forum Tel's VP Sales and Marketing and Chairman.
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THE FORUM GROUP HAS RENTED 1,050 SQUARE METERS IN THE SASSON HUGI TOWER
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Sasson Hugi Tower in the Ramat Gan Diamond Exchange district has rented1,050 square meters to the investment group in the financial field (in Hebrew).
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MAARIV ANNOUNCEMENT: THE FORUM GROUP WILL DISTRIBUTE MOBILE PHONES TO EL AL PASSENGERS (IN HEBREW)
19 October 2010
Forum has offered a plan for travelers to make local and international phone calls for 49 cents per minute and 25 cents per SMS.
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THEMARKER ANNOUNCEMENT: EL AL WILL DISTRIBUTE FREE MOBILE PHONES TO PASSENGERS TO THE U.S. AND THE U.K. (IN HEBREW)
Tuesday, 18 October 2010
àì àì îúçéìä ìçì÷ ìèñéí àéúä èìôåðéí ñìåìøéí ùéùøúå àú äðåñòéí áæîï áé÷åøéí áçå"ì áîéæí ùùîå El Al phone Home
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NEW STRATEGIC ALLIANCE: ASSIST-CARD FORUM TEL (translated from Spanish)
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Thanks to the new alliance of Assist-Card and Forum Tel, Assist-Card cardholders will now have a free access to a Forum Tel phone for use overseas. This way the traveler is always in touch with family and friends while paying a low price.
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CONSUMERS NO LONGER NEED TO PAY EXORBITANT ROAMING RATES AND DATA FEES WHEN TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY
Wednesday,10 November 2010
Introducing: Forum Tel, the Company Revolutionizing International Mobile Service Led by Travel Industry Veterans
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YARON PITARU, FORMERLY OF PRISMA, FOUNDS A NEW INVESTMENT HOUSE, QUANTECOM (IN HEBREW)
Thursday, 31 December 2009 15:50
áéú ääù÷òåú éòñå÷ áðéäåì ÷øðåú âéãåø å÷øðåú ðàîðåú. ôéèàøå: "ëãé ìäùéâ àú ðéäåì äù÷òåú îéèéáé òãéó ìòùåú æàú áàåôï òöîàé
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PROGRESSIVE TAXATION WITHOUT APOLOGY
Thursday, 25 September 2008 13:15
By Dr. Jonathan Lipow Although it is widely accepted that tax systems should be simple, efficient and fair, it is more controversial to assert that tax systems should be designed so that the burden of taxation falls disproportionately on the wealthy. Opponents of progressive taxation believe that it is unjust or at least unfair to expert the rich to pay for government services that ultimately benefit all citizens.
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GO NUCLEAR
Thursday, 26 April 2007 00:00
If you're looking for green energy stocks, one technology has already proved itself. By Dr. Jonathan Lipow A combination of environmental and geo-political challenges has made renewable energy technology one of the fastest growing segments of the global securities and venture capital markets. It seems that everywhere you turn, someone is peddling a perfectly viable technology that will convert French fries grease into jet fuel or generate electric power by harnessing the energy of fitness enthusiasts working out on treadmills and elliptical trainers.
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MOMMY & DADDY: FLY EL AL – RECEIVE MOBILE AS A GIFT (IN HEBREW)
Monday, 18 October 2010
çáøú ôåøåí èì úçì÷ 10,000 èìôåðéí ðééãéí áîúðä ìðåñòé àì òì ìöôåï àîøé÷ä åìàðâìéä
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THERE′S NO STOPPING TEL AVIV STOCKS
Tuesday, 10 April 2007 00:00
Matthew Krieger As the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange set new all time hights during the Pessah holiday caping off a 200 percent gain over the past four years, analysts said they saw little on the horizon to indicate the rally was anywhere near finished.
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OIL SENSE AND NONSENSE
Thursday, 20 October 2005 00:00
The oil price rise is generating some absurd analysis, but also interesting opportunities. Jonathan Lipow With oil "stabilizing" in the $60-70 per barrel range, there has been a lot of talk about the impact of high oil prices on global output and inflation. Nearly all of this talk is simply a distraction. What investors have to focus on is the long run implications of higher oil prices, and what this means for portfolio strategy.
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FUND SURVEY
Sunday, 18 September 2005 00:00
Best Buys: Funds with low costs and reasonable performance. Almost all stock pickers have good and bad streaks, and that's why overhead may make the difference between a winner and a loser over the long term. We select Best Buy funds for a combination of high risk-adjusted returns and low costs. For equity funds we weight costs and performance equally. For bond funds we pay more attention to costs. This year our equity Best Buy calculations also include brokerage commissions roundup by the fund's portfolio trading.
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THIRD WORLD? REALLY?
Friday, 15 July 2005 00:00
Why the discount in Mexican cement company Cemex might not be justified. Jonathan Lipow Over the long run, you cannot beat the stock market by mimicking the portfolios held by the average investor. That is why investment firms like Wellington Asset Management with an approximately 80-year track record of beating market benchmarks place a premium on "going where no man has been before."
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CHEAP MONEY
Monday, 28 February 2005 00:00
Why China has linked its currency to the U.S. dollar - and why not to worry about it Jonathan Lipow & Yakor Plessner China has been the target of increasingly strident US complains about it monetary policy. According to many Americans, the Chinese policy of linking their currency to the U.S. dollar constitutes an unfair trade practice. At the heart of American criticism is the belief that China's currency per artificially keeps the yuan grossly undervalued
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MUTUAL FUND GIANTS VANGUARD, WELLINGTON ENTERING ISRAEL
Sunday, 20 February 2005 00:00
Zev Stub Two mutual fund giants are entering the Israeli market. Vanguard, the world's largest mutual fund company, and Wellington signed a partnership agreement Sunday with the Forum group. "Structural changes and the anticipated capital market reforms, alongside the equalization of taxes for investments abroad, have created an opportunity for cooperation," said Forum CEO Ami Segal. "We intend to offer institutions and other market players products from the world's strongest mutual fund management firms. Vanguard and Wellington have studied the Israeli market and are commencing operations here with confidence in the market and a long-term outlook."
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WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT COMPANY COMES TO ISRAEL
Tuesday, 15 February 2005 00:00
The company is setting up a new offshore stock fund in cooperation with Israel's Forum Consulting and Business Development. Yaron Friedman The Israeli capital market is continuing to draw foreign investment houses. The equalization of taxes on Israeli and foreign securities began to attract foreign investment institutions late last year, including large mutual fund management companies. An example is the collaboration between Franklin Templeton Investments (listed as Franklin Resources) (NYSE:BEN) and Ilanot Discount.
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TAX EQUALIZATION WILL CAUSE $11.5 BILLION TO LEAVE ISRAEL, PREDICTS CENTRAL BANK
Sunday, 19 September 2004 00:00
Nitzan Cohen From January 2005, tax rates on locally generated capital gains and profits made abroad will be equal at 15%. At present the bite from capital gains generated overseas is 35%. Granted, the great tax equalization move awaits legislation, but it is widely expected to pass into law. Local investors have been wailing of havoc the tidal wave of investments leaving Israel will cause. That doom scenario is imprecise, according to a recent study.
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