CTech’s Monday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan lands in Israel for an official visit. Qishan is co-heading a joint China-Israel innovation committee alongside Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more

U.S., Israel to appoint joint task force to review bilateral tax treaty. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is visiting Israel for the third time this year to discuss sanctions on Iran, terrorist financing and investment opportunities. Read more  

 

Apax Partners in negotiations to sell Israeli investment house to Centerbridge. According to sources familiar with the matter, Apax is in the early stages of negotiating the sale of Israeli investment house Psagot to Centerbridge. Read more

Airbnb host receives cease and desist order from Israeli regulator. The owner, a French citizen who visits Israel occasionally, was found to violate the terms of residency when renting the apartment via Airbnb and Booking.com. Read more

Tips | Four mistakes you should avoid when issuing employee options. Lawyer and entrepreneur Zachi Zach lists common mistakes companies make when issuing options as benefits to employees and service providers during cash-strapped times. Read more

Swipe right for a substitute teacher. Israel’s education ministry is rolling out a new initiative intended to make the process of finding a substitute teacher in the country as easy as ordering a taxi via an app. Read more

Global licensing and commercialization deal catapults Collplant on Nasdaq. The tissue regeneration company announced on Monday a deal with biotech company United Therapeutics. Read more

Citi’s pitching event keeps Israeli investors in dark. Ornit Shinar, head of venture investments in Israel for Citi explains why she chose to hold a startup pitching event in pitch black. Read more

Israel security authority requires companies to include cyber threats in filings. Read more

Content distribution company Outbrain appoints new chief revenue officer. Read more