The EBRD will provide $20 million (€17.1 million) to improve access to finance for refugees and young entrepreneurs in Armenia, the EU Delegation to Armenia announced on Facebook.

EBRD has appointed a new head of its office in Armenia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Remon Zakaria as the new head of its Yerevan Resident Office, effective 1 September 2026, replacing George Akhalkatsi.

Head of Central Bank discusses the future of banks, the digital dram, and whether public debt allows one to sleep peacefully at night

The Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, Martin Galstyan, was a speaker on the Rearrange podcast. The conversation covered a variety of topics, including the prospects of the banking system, the possibility of introducing a digital currency in Armenia, and the topic of public debt.

Customer Appreciation Day in Gyumri: IDBank

This time, IDBank’s Customer Appreciation Day, filled with surprises and gratitude, was held at the Bank’s Gyumri branch. Bringing this now traditional event to the regions is part of the Bank’s commitment to staying closer to its customers.

RATINGS

Ranking of Armenia’s Largest Credit Institutions by Total Capital in Q1 2026

ARKA News Agency publishes a ranking of Armenia's largest credit institutions by total capital for the first quarter of 2026.

Ranking of the most profitable credit institutions in Armenia for the first quarter of 2026

YEREVAN, May 13. /ARKA/. ARKA news agency publishes a...

Ranking of Armenia’s Largest Credit Institutions by Asset Volume in Q1 2026

ARKA News Agency publishes a ranking of Armenia's largest credit institutions by total assets for the first quarter of 2026.

Armenian banks’ loan portfolio in Q1 amounted to AMD 8.01 trillion, an increase of over 22%

As of March 31, 2026, the total loan portfolio of Armenian banks stood at AMD 8.01 trillion, marking a 22.63% rise compared to March 31, 2025, and a 4.05% increase from December 31, 2025.

Ranking of most profitable banks in Armenia based on results of first quarter of 2026

ARKA News Agency has published a ranking of the most profitable banks in Armenia based on the results of the first quarter of 2026.

ECONOMY

Finance Minister Explains Reason for Armenia’s Public Debt Growth

Armenia's public debt in 2025 increased by 8.8% compared to 2024, stated RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.

Armbanks Weekly Digest: Key Events in Armenia’s Financial Market (June 1-7)

The week in Armenia's financial market was dominated by inflation data, currency dynamics, and the Central Bank's comments on the banking sector.

Head of the Central Bank of Armenia named the reasons behind the rise in gold prices

In the current situation in Armenia, there is no reason to panic over the depreciation of the dram, says Martin Galstyan, head of the Central Bank of Armenia.

Inflation of 4.2% recorded in Armenia in May

In Armenia, 12-month inflation in the consumer market in May of this year amounted to 4.2%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia.

Net inflow of remittances to Armenia from abroad increased approximately 2.7-fold in four months

The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $728.1 million in January-April 2026, compared to $273.4 million in January-April 2025, according to a report from the Central Bank.

INTERVIEW

KPMG’s audit of Renshin confirms the accuracy of its financial statements – CFO

“The audit confirms key parameters such as capital adequacy, liquidity, and asset quality՞, said Kristine Chichyan, the company’s CFO.

External shocks are having little impact on Armenia so far, but investor caution will grow – INTERVIEW

Amid the S&P 500's worst quarter since 2022, rising global anxiety, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, investors are increasingly asking whether this is a temporary market reaction or a deeper shift in investment logic.

Regular disclosure of information by issuers is one of key conditions for development of Armenian capital market – Ministry of Economy

Capital market development in Armenia is increasingly dependent not only on the growth in the number of issues and the expansion of instruments, but also on the quality of the environment in which investors make decisions.

Armenian capital market needs not only technology, but also a mature regulatory and infrastructural environment – NABIX founder

The digital infrastructure of the Armenian capital market has made significant progress in recent years, but the market still lacks a more robust regulatory and technological framework for the full development of new financial instruments.

“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

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БАНКИ

From Small Steps to Big Changes: “The Power of One Dram” Turns 6

Six years, around 45 foundations, more than 55 projects, and a budget reaching 300 million AMD.

EBRD to provide $20 million to support refugees and young entrepreneurs in Armenia

The EBRD will provide $20 million (€17.1 million) to improve access to finance for refugees and young entrepreneurs in Armenia, the EU Delegation to Armenia announced on Facebook.

EBRD has appointed a new head of its office in Armenia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Remon Zakaria as the new head of its Yerevan Resident Office, effective 1 September 2026, replacing George Akhalkatsi.

Head of Central Bank discusses the future of banks, the digital dram, and whether public debt allows one to sleep peacefully at night

Customer Appreciation Day in Gyumri: IDBank

РЕЙТИНГИ

Ranking of Armenia’s Largest Credit Institutions by Total Capital in Q1 2026

ARKA News Agency publishes a ranking of Armenia's largest credit institutions by total capital for the first quarter of 2026.

Ranking of the most profitable credit institutions in Armenia for the first quarter of 2026

YEREVAN, May 13. /ARKA/. ARKA news agency publishes a...

Ranking of Armenia’s Largest Credit Institutions by Asset Volume in Q1 2026

ARKA News Agency publishes a ranking of Armenia's largest credit institutions by total assets for the first quarter of 2026.

Armenian banks’ loan portfolio in Q1 amounted to AMD 8.01 trillion, an increase of over 22%

As of March 31, 2026, the total loan portfolio of Armenian banks stood at AMD 8.01 trillion, marking a 22.63% rise compared to March 31, 2025, and a 4.05% increase from December 31, 2025.

Ranking of most profitable banks in Armenia based on results of first quarter of 2026

ARKA News Agency has published a ranking of the most profitable banks in Armenia based on the results of the first quarter of 2026.

ЭКОНОМИКА

Finance Minister Explains Reason for Armenia’s Public Debt Growth

Armenia's public debt in 2025 increased by 8.8% compared to 2024, stated RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.

Armbanks Weekly Digest: Key Events in Armenia’s Financial Market (June 1-7)

The week in Armenia's financial market was dominated by inflation data, currency dynamics, and the Central Bank's comments on the banking sector.

Head of the Central Bank of Armenia named the reasons behind the rise in gold prices

In the current situation in Armenia, there is no reason to panic over the depreciation of the dram, says Martin Galstyan, head of the Central Bank of Armenia.

Inflation of 4.2% recorded in Armenia in May

In Armenia, 12-month inflation in the consumer market in May of this year amounted to 4.2%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia.

Net inflow of remittances to Armenia from abroad increased approximately 2.7-fold in four months

ИНТЕРВЬЮ

KPMG’s audit of Renshin confirms the accuracy of its financial statements – CFO

“The audit confirms key parameters such as capital adequacy, liquidity, and asset quality՞, said Kristine Chichyan, the company’s CFO.

External shocks are having little impact on Armenia so far, but investor caution will grow – INTERVIEW

Regular disclosure of information by issuers is one of key conditions for development of Armenian capital market – Ministry of Economy

Armenian capital market needs not only technology, but also a mature regulatory and infrastructural environment – NABIX founder

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

Daily Archives: Mar 4, 2011

Armenian Banks Buy $73.2 Million Between February 28-March 4 At Local Forex Market

Exchange market 4.03.2011 16:12

Armenian commercial banks bought a total of $73.2 million between February 28-March 4 at the local forex market at the average exchange rate of 366.55 Drams per $1.

CBA Raises Benchmark Refinancing Rate By 0.5 Point To 8.25%

Economy 4.03.2011 16:10

CBA decided to raise its benchmark refinancing rate by 0.5 percentage point to 8.25%.

BlueOrchard finance SA pledges $5 loan to Armenian Inecobank for on-lending to micro and small companies

Banks 4.03.2011 11:30

BlueOrchard finance SA pledges $5 loan to Armenian Inecobank for on-lending to micro and small companies.

Converse Bank to issue special cards for women

Banks 4.03.2011 11:28

Converse Bank will start issuing Master Card WOMAN`S CARD on the occasion on women’s holidays, the bank’s press office reported on Friday.

Bank VTB (Armenia) provides trade financing for imports of MotherCare goods to Armenia

Banks 4.03.2011 08:40

Bank VTB (Armenia) said in a press release it had provided trade financing for supply of goods for children of the world famous MotherCare brand.

Gazprombank and Areximbank-Gazprombank Group offer money transfers between Armenia and Russia without account opening

Banks 4.03.2011 06:33

Russian Gazprombank and its Armenia-based affiliate Areximbank-Gazprombank Group have launched a new service for their clients offering money transfers between the two countries without account opening via their international MasterCard plastic cards.

Arshaluys Margaryan

Economy 4.03.2011 06:06

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Arshaluys Margaryan Chief of the Armenian Finance Ministry’s division in charge of handling the country’s state debt