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The credit and leasing portfolio of Armenian credit institutions in 2025 amounted to 659.7 billion drams

The total credit and leasing portfolio of Armenian credit institutions as of December 31, 2025, amounted to 659.7 billion drams, an increase of 13.96% compared to the same period in 2024.

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Ranking of largest credit institutions in Armenia by asset volume in 2025

ARKA News Agency has published a ranking of Armenia's largest credit institutions by total assets for 2025.

Acba Bank places 10 billion dram-denominated bonds

Acba Bank has begun placing coupon-bearing book-entry bonds through a public offering for a total of 10,000,000,000 (ten billion) drams, the bank's press service reported.

Assets of Armenian Credit Institutions Grew by 11.93% to AMD 859.9 Billion in 2025

The total assets of Armenia's credit institutions as of December 31, 2025, amounted to AMD 859.9 billion, an increase of 11.93% compared to December 31, 2024.
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Acba Bank places 10 billion dram-denominated bonds

Acba Bank has begun placing coupon-bearing book-entry bonds through a public offering for a total of 10,000,000,000 (ten billion) drams, the bank's press service reported.

S&P assesses risks to Armenia’s financial stability as contained

International rating agency S&P Global Ratings assesses risks to Armenia's financial stability as contained.

Armenia is discussing the possibility of providing loans to taxi drivers with transparent incomes

Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan announced that he has initiated discussions on providing loans to taxi drivers with transparent incomes.

In Armenia, more than 21,000 citizens have signed up for cashless pension and benefit payments — Ministry of Social Affairs

By February 19, 2026, 21,539 citizens in Armenia have voluntarily switched to cashless pension and benefit payments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.

Armenia’s reserves reached a record $5.2 billion in 2025, forming an external resilience buffer – S&P

Armenia's international reserves strengthened significantly in 2025, providing an important buffer against unpredictable external factors, according to a report from international rating agency S&P Global Ratings.

Armbanks Weekly Digest: Key Events in the Armenian Financial Market (February 16-22)

Last week, the Armenian financial market was distinguished by intensified institutional interactions in the banking sector and debt market dynamics.

Armenia’s public debt net of liquid assets will remain stable at 44% of GDP in the medium term – S&P

Taking into account the narrowing budget deficits and high nominal GDP growth, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings forecasts that Armenia's public debt net of liquid assets will remain broadly stable at a moderate 44% of GDP in the medium term.

IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia to Take Place on March 13, 2026, in Yerevan

The IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia, an annual international event dedicated to the development of the capital market of the Republic of Armenia and its integration into the global financial system, will be held in Yerevan at the Marriott Hotel.

“Team Holding” CJSC’s bonds listed on Armenia Stock Exchange

One of Armenia’s diversified companies, “Team Holding” CJSC, is officially entering the capital market today by listing bonds on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX).

AMX conducted auctions for placement and redemption of government bonds totaling 28.3 billion drams

On February 10, the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) executed a government bond placement auction amounting to 20 billion drams, alongside a government bond redemption auction totaling 8.3 billion drams.

Union of Banks of Armenia: cryptocurrency market is gaining momentum with 2-3 banks planning to obtain licenses

The Armenian cryptocurrency market is gaining momentum: 2-3 banks plan to obtain separate licenses to handle these operations, Daniel Azatyan, head of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA), stated in response to a question from ARKA news agency.

Central Bank of Armenia advocates for maximum rigor in identifying crypto company clients.

The chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, Martin Galstyan, asserts that the process of identifying clients of cryptocurrency companies in the country should be as stringent as possible.

Armenian officials’ asset declarations will be supplemented with information on crypto assets

Armenian officials will be required to include information on crypto assets in their annual asset declarations. This decision was made at a government meeting on Thursday.

“2026 will be a breakthrough year”: Freedom Broker Armenia Director on the future of Armenia’s capital market

The capital market of Armenia is undergoing a significant transformation: there is an increasing interest in bonds, foreign investors are becoming more engaged, and there is a rising demand for new financial instruments, ranging from IPOs to digital assets

How to Invest in Long-Term Investments Without Mistakes: What a Beginning Investor in Armenia Needs to Know

Interest in financial markets is growing in Armenia, and more and more people are thinking about how to build long-term capital. Many don't know where to start or how to avoid mistakes.

Mastercard Strengthens Its Presence in Armenia: Biometrics, Digital Security, and New Services

The international payment system Mastercard is changing the rules of the game worldwide.
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