Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia, believes the current number of commercial banks in the country is optimal, but theoretically allows for market consolidation.
The loan portfolio of Armenian banks in the first half of 2026 amounted to 8.8 trillion drams, up 11.5%, reported Daniel Azatyan, head of the Union of Banks of the Republic.
The total assets of Armenian banks as of June 30, 2026, amounted to 13.8 trillion drams, an increase of 8.1% since the beginning of the year, announced Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia.
Moody's, the international rating agency, simultaneously raised the outlook on Armenia's sovereign credit rating and changed the outlook on Acba Bank's Ba3 long-term deposit and issuer ratings from "stable" to "positive."
The Central Bank of Armenia kept the interest rate unchanged because it has not yet seen any deviation in inflation expectations from the target level, stated Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Hovhannes Khachatryan.
The international rating agency Moody's Ratings has revised the outlook on Armenia's sovereign rating from stable to positive, affirming its long-term issuer ratings in both local and foreign currencies at Ba3.
Armenia's interdepartmental commission will soon present for discussion an action plan to implement MONEYVAL recommendations, said Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia, in response to a question from ARKA news agency.
The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.38 billion in January-June 2026, compared to $587.6 million in January-June 2025, according to a report from the Central Bank of the Republic.
Armenia's $5.9 billion international reserves cover more than four months of imports and currently provide a fairly reliable hedge against external shocks.
The international rating agency Moody's Ratings has revised the outlook on Armenia's sovereign rating from stable to positive, affirming its long-term issuer ratings in both local and foreign currencies at Ba3.
Amid the S&P 500's worst quarter since 2022, rising global anxiety, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, investors are increasingly asking whether this is a temporary market reaction or a deeper shift in investment logic.
Capital market development in Armenia is increasingly dependent not only on the growth in the number of issues and the expansion of instruments, but also on the quality of the environment in which investors make decisions.
The digital infrastructure of the Armenian capital market has made significant progress in recent years, but the market still lacks a more robust regulatory and technological framework for the full development of new financial instruments.
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
Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia, believes the current number of commercial banks in the country is optimal, but theoretically allows for market consolidation.
The loan portfolio of Armenian banks in the first half of 2026 amounted to 8.8 trillion drams, up 11.5%, reported Daniel Azatyan, head of the Union of Banks of the Republic.
The total assets of Armenian banks as of June 30, 2026, amounted to 13.8 trillion drams, an increase of 8.1% since the beginning of the year, announced Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia.
Moody's, the international rating agency, simultaneously raised the outlook on Armenia's sovereign credit rating and changed the outlook on Acba Bank's Ba3 long-term deposit and issuer ratings from "stable" to "positive."
The Central Bank of Armenia kept the interest rate unchanged because it has not yet seen any deviation in inflation expectations from the target level, stated Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Hovhannes Khachatryan.
The international rating agency Moody's Ratings has revised the outlook on Armenia's sovereign rating from stable to positive, affirming its long-term issuer ratings in both local and foreign currencies at Ba3.
Armenia's interdepartmental commission will soon present for discussion an action plan to implement MONEYVAL recommendations, said Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia, in response to a question from ARKA news agency.
The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.38 billion in January-June 2026, compared to $587.6 million in January-June 2025, according to a report from the Central Bank of the Republic.
Armenia's $5.9 billion international reserves cover more than four months of imports and currently provide a fairly reliable hedge against external shocks.
The international rating agency Moody's Ratings has revised the outlook on Armenia's sovereign rating from stable to positive, affirming its long-term issuer ratings in both local and foreign currencies at Ba3.
Amid the S&P 500's worst quarter since 2022, rising global anxiety, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, investors are increasingly asking whether this is a temporary market reaction or a deeper shift in investment logic.
Capital market development in Armenia is increasingly dependent not only on the growth in the number of issues and the expansion of instruments, but also on the quality of the environment in which investors make decisions.
The digital infrastructure of the Armenian capital market has made significant progress in recent years, but the market still lacks a more robust regulatory and technological framework for the full development of new financial instruments.
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
Inecobank today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction
YEREVAN, December 28, /ARKA/. The Inecobank branch located in the very heart of the capital has reopened. From now on, the branch at 18 Abovyan St., loved by customers, will welcome its visitors in more comfortable conditions.
Modernization of branches is one of the continuous initiatives at Inecobank aimed at perfecting the quality of customer service. In times of rapid development of digital banking, when only 10% of financial transactions are physically carried out in branches, financial advice through live communication continues to remain in demand by customers. Along with the development of online tools, Inecobank will continue the process of modernizing its branch network, providing all the necessary conditions for high-quality customer service.
From now on, financial advice in the reopened branch will be available until 20:30, which will provide customers with additional convenience to visit the bank after working hours. And the self-service terminals located in the bank area will be available to customers 24/7 for making payments, withdrawals and account replenishment, providing additional flexibility for conducting banking transactions.
Gevorg Mamikonyan, head of the bank's Personal Banking Department stated that the modernization and expansion of the branch network will be continuous for the convenience of each customer.
"Although about 280,000 users carry out almost all their transactions through the InecoOnline system or InecoMobile application today, the most digital bank of Armenia will nonetheless be happy to see its customers in this reopened branch and to introduce all the financial solutions that will help them achieve their goals," Gevorg Mamikonyan noted.
By the way, to make the upcoming holiday season warmer, customers visiting the branch at 18 Abovyan St. before the end of the year have the opportunity to become a Secret Santa for children who live in need in distant communities and dream of New Year miracles. Inecobank employees have been joining the World Vision Armenia donation campaign for four years incessantly, and this time the Bank calls on customers to take part in the initiative by donating money in boxes placed in the reopened branch, promising to complement the donations made by visitors here. -0-
Inecobank said today it launches paylater, bringing the worldwide practice of BNPL (buy now, pay later) to Armenia – enjoy the moment, the payment can wait.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a US$ 5 million financial package to Inecobank in Armenia to facilitate the private sector’s transition to more sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient practices. The project is supported by the European Union (EU) with €523,000 of grant incentives, EBRD said today in a press release
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said it is providing a loan of $15 million to Inecobank to boost lending to Armenia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), helping them address the challenges triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak
Aren Naltakyan, CEO of Inecobank, spoke in this interview about the bank's indicators for 2019, programs for the nearest future and the challenges the Armenian bank market faces today
