Euro exchange rate rises 0.64 points to AMD 411.8

Risks to financial stability in Armenia are mitigated by banks' strong capital and liquidity positions, according to the international ratings agency Fitch Ratings.

Since July 1, 2026, financial institutions in Armenia providing remote services have implemented the "STOP" mechanism, allowing customers to independently restrict individual transactions or completely block remote financial services.

The report of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) on Armenia documented the country's progress in developing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems, but identified insufficient effectiveness in investigations, prosecutions, and confiscation of criminal assets, as well as the need for stronger oversight in several economic sectors.

Armenia's international foreign exchange reserves have reached a record high, but their sufficiency to cover the country's external needs in the medium term will remain below the average for countries with similar credit ratings, according to a report by the international rating agency Fitch Ratings.

The international rating agency Fitch Ratings expects inflation in Armenia to average 4.4% in 2026, after which it will gradually return to its target level of 3%.