YEREVAN, September 8. /ARKA/.Unibank, along with leading financial organizations, was a supporting sponsor of the 2025 BAFT Asia Bank to Bank Forum, an exclusive regional event for senior-level professionals and decision-makers. The forum was held in Singapore in conjunction with GTR Asia.
The 2025 Asia Bank to Bank Forum brought together over 150 senior executives, including heads of banks, trade and payments companies, as well as experts in compliance, innovation, and sustainability. Speakers addressed key issues shaping the financial services industry, including geopolitical shifts, cross-border trade challenges, the evolution of payments and financial infrastructure, industry transformation, and changing regulatory and policy frameworks.
The agenda also featured discussions on the rise of digital currencies and decentralized finance, along with the impact of modern technologies such as APIs, DLT, and CBDCs on the financial system.
Unibank’s delegation, led by Mesrop Hakobyan, Chairman of the Management Board, took part in the forum. By supporting the event, Unibank strengthened its correspondent network and highlighted its commitment to providing better services to clients in Armenia and abroad. The bank’s representatives also presented Unibank’s investment opportunities, including convertible preferred shares with a fixed annual dividend of 12%.
“Supporting this event reflects Unibank’s commitment to reinforce its position as a trusted regional banking partner and to foster dialogue on the most pressing issues facing the banking sector, while also building strong international partnerships,” said Mesrop Hakobyan, Chairman of the Management Board of Unibank.
“Forums like BAFT’s Asia Bank to Bank provide a valuable platform for engaging with peers on the latest trends and opportunities shaping the transaction landscape, as well as exchanging ideas that contribute to the future of transaction banking.”
The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) is the leading global industry association for international transaction banking. It facilitates collaboration among financial institutions, service providers, and regulators, promoting sound financial practices that drive innovation, improve efficiency, and support sustainable commercial growth.
In the first half of 2025, Unibank’s profit reached AMD 4.8 billion, capital – AMD 53 billion, assets grew to AMD 364 billion, and liabilities totaled AMD 311 billion.
Earlier this year, Moody’s upgraded Unibank’s long-term deposit ratings to B1 with a stable outlook.-0-
