YEREVAN, September 1. /ARKA/. The Central Bank of Armenia said nearly $17.5 million was traded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange from August 25 to 29. It stood at $10.6 million from August 19 to 23, according to the report.
It said an average weighted exchange rate was 411.2 drams per $1 at NASDAX OMX Armenia. There were no transactions effected with euros or Russian rubles.
NASDAQ OMX Armenia (former Armenian Stock Exchange, Armex), was established in 2001 as a voluntary merger of 21 broker (dealer) companies. In November 2007 the stock exchange was reorganized into OJSC. OMX (current NASDAQ OMX) is a holder of 100% stock of NASDAQ OMX Armenia.
The stock exchange obtained 100% stock of Armenia’s Central Depository. NASDAQ OMX Armenia received a trade license from CBA on November 7, 2005. The trades on the stock exchange were officially launched on 15 November 2005. ($1=411.23drams). –0–
