During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government gave its approval to a draft law that ratifies the amendment to the Multilateral Agreement of Competent Authorities regarding the "Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information," which was signed on October 14, 2014.
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved measures and procedures for providing cashback on non-cash payments made by individuals through the Armenian Card (ArCa) national payment system.
The IMF views Armenia's banking system as well capitalized and liquid, said Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, in an interview with ARKA news agency.
The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.
The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by the ARKA news agency.
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.
In the Armenian consumer market, 12-month inflation (December 2025 compared to December 2024) amounted to 3.3%, according to a report by the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat).
Armenia's total public debt as of November 30, 2025, amounted to $14,204.2 million, compared to $14,173.2 million as of October 31, 2025. This is evidenced by data released by the Ministry of Finance.
The net inflow of cross-border remittances to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.32 billion in January-November 2025, compared to $1.12 billion in January-November 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank.
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
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.
The need to improve financial literacy is increasingly being discussed in Armenia, but what does this really mean, and why is it important not only for individuals but for the entire economy?
Interest in investing in Armenia has grown significantly in recent years, and along with it, so has the need for accessible tools that allow one to take their first steps in the financial market.
During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government gave its approval to a draft law that ratifies the amendment to the Multilateral Agreement of Competent Authorities regarding the "Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information," which was signed on October 14, 2014.
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved measures and procedures for providing cashback on non-cash payments made by individuals through the Armenian Card (ArCa) national payment system.
The IMF views Armenia's banking system as well capitalized and liquid, said Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, in an interview with ARKA news agency.
The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.
The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by the ARKA news agency.
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.
In the Armenian consumer market, 12-month inflation (December 2025 compared to December 2024) amounted to 3.3%, according to a report by the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat).
Armenia's total public debt as of November 30, 2025, amounted to $14,204.2 million, compared to $14,173.2 million as of October 31, 2025. This is evidenced by data released by the Ministry of Finance.
The net inflow of cross-border remittances to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.32 billion in January-November 2025, compared to $1.12 billion in January-November 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank.
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
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.
The need to improve financial literacy is increasingly being discussed in Armenia, but what does this really mean, and why is it important not only for individuals but for the entire economy?
Interest in investing in Armenia has grown significantly in recent years, and along with it, so has the need for accessible tools that allow one to take their first steps in the financial market.
Armenia’s gross international reserves totaled $1 751.2 million in late August after shrinking 8.4% over the month, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Tuesday
Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO, the Dutch Development Bank) disbursed a loan of USD 15 million to Armenian ARARATBANK OJSC for business lending, the bank said today in a press release
The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) has placed short-term government treasury bonds of AMGT52289152 series worth 500 million drams, the CBA press office reported
The Central Bank of Armenia said nearly $14.5million was traded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange from September 22 to 27. It stood at $11 million from September 16 to 19, according to the report
The dollar touched a fresh four-year high against a basket of currencies and a six-year peak against the yen on Monday, getting a tailwind from data showing higher U.S. growth in the second quarter
Armenian banks have upped their 12-month inflation outlook from 4.7% to 5%, the Central Bank of Armenia said in its regular report on the monetary policy implementation in the second quarter and program for the third quarter
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) held its fourth ecological patrol on Friday September 26. The bank’s staff in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Tajikistan headed to environmental zones to clean and improve parks, water reservoirs, to plant trees, EDB press office reported
ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK said today it has launched the unprecedented Cashback Quest quiz that had been announced in late August for all eligible citizens of Armenia aged 18 and above
Armenian commercial banks purchased about $116.7mln at a weighted average rate of 406.85rams per $1 in intra-banking foreign exchange market on September 22 to 27, the press service of the Central Bank reported
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in cooperation with the European Union (EU) is holding a trade finance conference to increase awareness and facilitate better access to the trade finance instruments for the small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia
Bank VTB (Armenia) has been announced the ‘Best Bank” at Public Rankings awarding ceremony in Spendiaryan National Opera and Ballet House on Saturday September 27, the bank’s press office reported
