Daily Archives: Nov 2, 2026

”Dili Town” in Dilijan: A hotel complex with 96 partners plans to enter the international market

Seven years ago, the Dili Town concept existed only as an idea, but today it has been realized as a complex unique in Armenia – a "city within a city."

Net inflow of remittances to Armenia from abroad almost doubled in 9 months

The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, exceeded $2 billion in January-September 2026, compared to $1.02 billion in January-September 2025, according to a report from the Central Bank of the Republic.

Armenia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio in 2027 may exceed the expected 2026 figure by 0.7 percentage points

Armenia's public debt-to-GDP ratio in 2027 is projected to be 47.2%, which is 0.7 percentage points higher than the expected 2026 figure, according to Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.

Armenia’s 2027 state budget envisages a reserve fund of 0.3-0.6% of GDP — Galstyan

Armenia's draft state budget for 2027 envisages the formation of a reserve fund of 0.3-0.6% of GDP, announced Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.

Central Bank of Armenia acquired $1.9 billion in market from beginning of year through September – Finance Minister

The Central Bank intervened in the market and acquired approximately $1.9 billion from the beginning of the year through September, Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan stated in parliament while presenting the draft state budget for 2027.

Armenia’s fiscal policy in 2027 will restrain aggregate demand: Central Bank Governor

Armenia's fiscal policy in 2027, if economic growth remains slightly above the long-term sustainable level, will have a certain restraining effect on aggregate demand, stated Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan, presenting the regulator's conclusion on next year's draft state budget to parliament.

IDBank has issued perpetual coupon bonds for the first time

On November 2, 2026, IDBank will, for the first time, offer registered perpetual coupon bonds through a public offering on the following terms.

Pashinyan: Armenian citizens received 95 billion drams in income tax refunds in 2025, and 78.6 billion drams in 2026

In 2025, Armenian citizens received 95 billion drams (approximately $263 million) in income tax refunds on mortgage loans, and 78.6 billion drams since the beginning of 2026.

Armenia’s public debt will stabilize at around 47% – Finance Minister

Armenia's public debt will stabilize at around 47% of GDP.

Armbanks Weekly Digest: Key Events in Armenia’s Financial Market (October 26 – November 1)

The financial agenda for the week included a review of bank capital requirements, preparation of a framework for thematic bonds, and the development of a digital financial services infrastructure.