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Pashinyan holds meeting on regulation of crypto-assets

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a meeting to discuss a draft law designed to regulate the field of crypto-assets.

EDB: Armenia increasingly likely to complete tcycle of refinancing rate cuts in first quarter

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) forecasts a further acceleration in price growth in the coming months, with inflation expected to align closely with the target of the Central Bank of Armenia (3% ±1%).

Unibank opens new branch in Malatya-Sebastia district of Yerevan

Unibank's branch ‘Zoravar Andranik’ has started servicing clients, the bank's press service reported.

Euro depreciates by 0.86 points to AMD 409.45

The average market exchange rate of the US dollar to the Armenian dram on January 16, 2025, amounted to 398.1 drams, having increased by 0.01 points compared to January 15.

Armenia extends program of subsidizing interest rates on loans for grape purchase by six months

Today, the Armenian government extended by six months the state program of subsidizing interest rates on loans issued to farms for the purchase of grapes.

РЕЙТИНГИ

Top 10 banks of Armenia by loan portfolio for 1st H 2020

ARKA News Agency has singled out ten banks for their big loan portfolios as of June 30, 2020

Arka news agency’s ranking of most profitable Armenian banks in 2019

In 2019, Armenia-based commercial banks earned a total of 78.8 billion drams in net profit, up from 56.4 billion drams they had earned in 2018, according to ARKA news agency's ranking of the most profitable commercial banks in the fourth quarter of 2019

Top ten Armenian banks by size of lending in 2019

In 2019, the overall loan portfolio of Armenia's banking sector grew by 16.4% to 3.572.2 trillion drams

Ranking of biggest profit-gainers among Armenia’s banks for Jan-Sept 2019

ARKA News Agency has released the ranking of the biggest profit-gainers among Armenia's commercial banks for Jan-Sept 2019. The Armenian banking sector's aggregate net profit for Jan-Sept 2019 amounted to AMD 60.9 billion against the AMD 51.7 billion of the same period a year before showing a 18% year-on-year growth. All the 17 banks of the country operated with profits

Top 10 commercial banks of Armenia with biggest credit portfolios in 3rd Q 2019

ARKA News Agency has singled out ten commercial banks of Armenia for their large credit portfolios in the third quarter of this year

ЭКОНОМИКА

Cashback of 15.2 billion drams: Armenia extends program for pensioners

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to extend the cashback program for non-cash purchases for pensioners and beneficiaries until December 30, 2025.

Central Bank of Armenia lowers refinancing rate to 7.50% in 11th consecutive cut

On September 10, the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) reduced its refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, setting it at 7.50%, according to a statement from the regulator.

Armenian broker Invia Investments to provide access to trading on ITS

Armenian broker Invia Investments has obtained a license from the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and completed all necessary procedures to connect to the international trading platform ITS.

S&P reaffirms Armenia’s sovereign credit ratings with stable outlook

On August 23, international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings in both foreign and local currency at "BB-/B." The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country.

S&P forecasts 1.6% inflation for Armenia, predicts continued easing of monetary policy

International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has forecasted an average inflation rate of 1.6% for the year, reflecting a broader increase in price pressures.

ИНТЕРВЬЮ

S&P reaffirms Armenia’s sovereign credit ratings with stable outlook

On August 23, international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings in both foreign and local currency at "BB-/B." The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-‘ with a Stable Outlook.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB-' with a Stable Outlook

Development of Armenia’s capital market is hampered by lack of qualified financial intermediaries, investment banks and brokers – AMX CEO

In an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency CEO of Armenian Securities Exchange (AMX) Hayk Yeganyan spoke about the strategy of the exchange, prospects of the securities market development, as well as the obstacles on this path

Andranik Grigoryan: Capitalization of new opportunities involves the implementation of digital services and ensuring security 

Andranik Grigoryan, the CEO of Converse Bank, addressed key topics in an interview with AmCham magazine, including customer interests, digital financial services improvement, and Converse Bank's digital team organization. Read the full interview with Andranik Grigoryan

Central Bank of Armenia has no plans to tighten liquidity requirements for banks (EXCLUSIVE)

Armenia’s Central Bank is not planning to make changes to or revise its current regulatory framework designed for local commercial banks, the regulator’s press service said in  response to  ARKA News Agency's inquiry about whether it was planning to  toughen prudential requirements for banks, particularly, the liquidity ratio because of  the large inflow of non-resident funds

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Pashinyan holds meeting on regulation of crypto-assets

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a meeting to discuss a draft law designed to regulate the field of crypto-assets.

EDB: Armenia increasingly likely to complete tcycle of refinancing rate cuts in first quarter

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) forecasts a further acceleration in price growth in the coming months, with inflation expected to align closely with the target of the Central Bank of Armenia (3% ±1%).

Unibank opens new branch in Malatya-Sebastia district of Yerevan

Unibank's branch ‘Zoravar Andranik’ has started servicing clients, the bank's press service reported.

Euro depreciates by 0.86 points to AMD 409.45

The average market exchange rate of the US dollar to the Armenian dram on January 16, 2025, amounted to 398.1 drams, having increased by 0.01 points compared to January 15.

Armenia extends program of subsidizing interest rates on loans for grape purchase by six months

Today, the Armenian government extended by six months the state program of subsidizing interest rates on loans issued to farms for the purchase of grapes.

RATINGS

Top 10 banks of Armenia by loan portfolio for 1st H 2020

ARKA News Agency has singled out ten banks for their big loan portfolios as of June 30, 2020

Arka news agency’s ranking of most profitable Armenian banks in 2019

In 2019, Armenia-based commercial banks earned a total of 78.8 billion drams in net profit, up from 56.4 billion drams they had earned in 2018, according to ARKA news agency's ranking of the most profitable commercial banks in the fourth quarter of 2019

Top ten Armenian banks by size of lending in 2019

In 2019, the overall loan portfolio of Armenia's banking sector grew by 16.4% to 3.572.2 trillion drams

Ranking of biggest profit-gainers among Armenia’s banks for Jan-Sept 2019

ARKA News Agency has released the ranking of the biggest profit-gainers among Armenia's commercial banks for Jan-Sept 2019. The Armenian banking sector's aggregate net profit for Jan-Sept 2019 amounted to AMD 60.9 billion against the AMD 51.7 billion of the same period a year before showing a 18% year-on-year growth. All the 17 banks of the country operated with profits

Top 10 commercial banks of Armenia with biggest credit portfolios in 3rd Q 2019

ARKA News Agency has singled out ten commercial banks of Armenia for their large credit portfolios in the third quarter of this year

ECONOMY

Cashback of 15.2 billion drams: Armenia extends program for pensioners

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to extend the cashback program for non-cash purchases for pensioners and beneficiaries until December 30, 2025.

Central Bank of Armenia lowers refinancing rate to 7.50% in 11th consecutive cut

On September 10, the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) reduced its refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, setting it at 7.50%, according to a statement from the regulator.

Armenian broker Invia Investments to provide access to trading on ITS

Armenian broker Invia Investments has obtained a license from the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and completed all necessary procedures to connect to the international trading platform ITS.

S&P reaffirms Armenia’s sovereign credit ratings with stable outlook

On August 23, international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings in both foreign and local currency at "BB-/B." The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country.

S&P forecasts 1.6% inflation for Armenia, predicts continued easing of monetary policy

International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has forecasted an average inflation rate of 1.6% for the year, reflecting a broader increase in price pressures.

INTERVIEW

S&P reaffirms Armenia’s sovereign credit ratings with stable outlook

On August 23, international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings in both foreign and local currency at "BB-/B." The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-‘ with a Stable Outlook.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB-' with a Stable Outlook

Development of Armenia’s capital market is hampered by lack of qualified financial intermediaries, investment banks and brokers – AMX CEO

In an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency CEO of Armenian Securities Exchange (AMX) Hayk Yeganyan spoke about the strategy of the exchange, prospects of the securities market development, as well as the obstacles on this path

Andranik Grigoryan: Capitalization of new opportunities involves the implementation of digital services and ensuring security 

Andranik Grigoryan, the CEO of Converse Bank, addressed key topics in an interview with AmCham magazine, including customer interests, digital financial services improvement, and Converse Bank's digital team organization. Read the full interview with Andranik Grigoryan

Central Bank of Armenia has no plans to tighten liquidity requirements for banks (EXCLUSIVE)

Armenia’s Central Bank is not planning to make changes to or revise its current regulatory framework designed for local commercial banks, the regulator’s press service said in  response to  ARKA News Agency's inquiry about whether it was planning to  toughen prudential requirements for banks, particularly, the liquidity ratio because of  the large inflow of non-resident funds
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Daily Archives: Mar 5, 2012

NASDAQ OMX Armenia welcomes Byblos Bank Armenia as its member

Today Byblos Bank Armenia cjsc was registered as a Member at NASDAQ OMX Armenia and granted the right to participate in all the markets of the Exchange.

HSBC Bank Armenia does not plan to revise interest rates on deposits

HSBC Bank Armenia does not plan to revise interest rates on deposits.

HSBC Bank Armenia planning to expand its branch network in 2012

HSBC Bank Armenia intends to expand its branch network in 2012, Astrid Clifford, CEO of the bank, said on Monday.

Anelik bank intends to build up its deposit portfolio by 30% to AMD 26 billion this year

Anelik Bank is planning to enlarge its deposit portfolio by more than 30% this year to AMD 26 billion, the bank’s press office reported Monday referring to the information received from Harutyun Babayan, chief of the bank’s budgetary unit.

Central Bank auctions 1.5 billion drams worth short-term government treasury bonds

Central Bank auctions 1.5 billion drams worth short-term government treasury bonds.

HSBC Bank Armenia plans significant increase in its loan portfolio in 2012

HSBC Bank Armenia plans significant increase in its loan portfolio in 2012.

Review of Forex Market in Armenia for February 27-march 2

Review of Forex Market in Armenia for February 27-march 2.

HSBC looks forward to dynamic growth again in 2012

“I am very pleased that HSBC Armenia has delivered such a successful result during the year 2011, achieving the highest profit in our history and in the banking sector. HSBC is well positioned in this very competitive market, and with our very clear strategy and committed employees we look forward to dynamic growth again in 2012”, Astrid Clifford, HSBC Bank Armenia Chief Executive Officer, was quoted as saying in a statement.