Three Israeli banking firms are among the 500 largest international companies listed in the annual Forbes Foreign 500 rankings. Tel Aviv is also listed among the cities headquartering some of the 500 largest firms. According to the prestigious Forbes listing, appearing in its July 28 issue, the three firms are Bank Hapoalim, ranked 51 in 1985 (17 in 1984); Bank Leumi, ranked 98 in 1985 (49 in 1984); and IDB Bankholding Corp., ranked 235 in 1985 (112 in 1984). Tel Aviv is listed as home to these three banks.
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