Central Bank of Armenia keeps refinancing rate at 6.75% for fourth time in a row

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.

International rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB-' with a Positive Outlook.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, determined on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 15, 2026, rose by 0.51 points compared to July 14, reaching 367.25 drams.

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.

International rating agency Fitch Ratings expects a temporary increase in the refinancing rate in Armenia.