Risks to financial stability in Armenia are mitigated by banks' strong capital and liquidity positions, according to the international ratings agency Fitch Ratings.
Individuals and legal entities can acquire ordinary shares from Unibank’s new share issue until September 9, 2026, at a placement price of AMD 390 per share.
As of March 31, 2026, the total loan portfolio of Armenian banks stood at AMD 8.01 trillion, marking a 22.63% rise compared to March 31, 2025, and a 4.05% increase from December 31, 2025.
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%.
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.
On Thursday, the Armenian government approved the ratification of a financial agreement and the approval of a grant agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, a World Bank entity) for $284.4 million.
In an interview with CivilNet, Armen Ktoyan, a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia, listed five factors influencing inflation in the country.
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
Risks to financial stability in Armenia are mitigated by banks' strong capital and liquidity positions, according to the international ratings agency Fitch Ratings.
Individuals and legal entities can acquire ordinary shares from Unibank’s new share issue until September 9, 2026, at a placement price of AMD 390 per share.
As of March 31, 2026, the total loan portfolio of Armenian banks stood at AMD 8.01 trillion, marking a 22.63% rise compared to March 31, 2025, and a 4.05% increase from December 31, 2025.
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%.
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.
On Thursday, the Armenian government approved the ratification of a financial agreement and the approval of a grant agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, a World Bank entity) for $284.4 million.
In an interview with CivilNet, Armen Ktoyan, a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia, listed five factors influencing inflation in the country.
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
A major milestone in the institutional alignment of Armenia’s financial and real sectors was recorded on July 8, as bonds issued by Renshin LLC—a leading real estate developer—were officially listed on the Armenian Securities Exchange (AMX).
A rather interesting picture of increased foreign investment is emerging in Armenia's capital market, said Armen Ktoyan, a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia, in an interview with CivilNet.
In an interview with CivilNet, Armen Ktoyan, a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia, listed five factors influencing inflation in the country.
The supply of foreign currency is growing in Armenia's foreign exchange market, Armen Ktoyan, a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia, stated in an interview with CivilNet.
Idram and the "Parenting Community" NGO are collaborating for the second year in a row, aiming to support families and contribute to shaping a more conscious and financially literate generation.
The Power of One Dram, My Forest Armenia, and the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra have concluded the Symphonic Forest project, launched in Shirak with the goal of planting 20,000 trees.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to launch a new AMD 5 billion floating-rate bond issuance in the Armenian capital market, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the development of local currency financing and deepening Armenia’s financial markets.
The memorandum of strategic cooperation signed between Renshin and GTB Development sets a new benchmark in Armenia's urban development and investment landscape.
Idram and IDBank conducted a series of three-day financial literacy training sessions for over 460 participants of the AI Camp organized by the FAST Foundation.
Effective today, Fabrizio Zarcone becomes the World Bank Group Country Manager for Armenia, unifying country-level leadership across the institution to better support Armenia's public and private sector needs.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has identified the services sector, construction, and industry as the main drivers of economic growth in Armenia in January–May 2026.
The week in Armenia's financial market was dominated by the debt agenda, Central Bank statements, currency dynamics, and decisions regarding non-cash payments.
The Armenian government aims to bring the public debt-to-GDP ratio to 45%, approximately within five years, stated Deputy Finance Minister Avag Avanesyan.
