From 2018 to 2026, approximately 300 billion drams have been transferred to Armenian citizens under the income tax refund program for mortgage interest repayments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
The Board of the Central Bank of Armenia has set maximum fees for certain business entities for non-cash payments, in particular, card payments made through physical POS terminals.
Unibank is pleased to announce its A-Level membership in the Armenia British Business Chamber (ABBC), marking an important milestone in strengthening its international cooperation and actively engages with the global business community.
At its session on Wednesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a €120.5 million loan agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, a World Bank entity) for the Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Development Program (TRIP) in Armenia.
Taxpayers will receive 409 billion drams in refunds in 2025, a 4.2% increase compared to 2024, Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of State Revenue Committee, announced at a press conference on the 2025 results.
The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.
The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by the ARKA news agency.
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.
Armenia plans to bring the procedure for compensating social expenses for citizens who declare their income into line with amendments to the Tax Code, announced Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
The Armenian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has urged pensioners and benefit recipients who continue to receive payments in cash to choose a bank by March 5, 2026, to switch to cashless payments.
Last week, Armenia's financial market was shaped by monetary policy decisions, changes to payment infrastructure regulations, and regulatory signals regarding the cryptocurrency sector.
In January 2026, pensioners and benefit recipients in Armenia received 33.3 billion drams in cashback for non-cash payments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
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
Interest in financial markets is growing in Armenia, and more and more people are thinking about how to build long-term capital. Many don't know where to start or how to avoid mistakes.
The need to improve financial literacy is increasingly being discussed in Armenia, but what does this really mean, and why is it important not only for individuals but for the entire economy?
Interest in investing in Armenia has grown significantly in recent years, and along with it, so has the need for accessible tools that allow one to take their first steps in the financial market.
From 2018 to 2026, approximately 300 billion drams have been transferred to Armenian citizens under the income tax refund program for mortgage interest repayments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
The Board of the Central Bank of Armenia has set maximum fees for certain business entities for non-cash payments, in particular, card payments made through physical POS terminals.
Unibank is pleased to announce its A-Level membership in the Armenia British Business Chamber (ABBC), marking an important milestone in strengthening its international cooperation and actively engages with the global business community.
At its session on Wednesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a €120.5 million loan agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, a World Bank entity) for the Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Development Program (TRIP) in Armenia.
Taxpayers will receive 409 billion drams in refunds in 2025, a 4.2% increase compared to 2024, Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of State Revenue Committee, announced at a press conference on the 2025 results.
The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.
The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by the ARKA news agency.
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.
Armenia plans to bring the procedure for compensating social expenses for citizens who declare their income into line with amendments to the Tax Code, announced Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
The Armenian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has urged pensioners and benefit recipients who continue to receive payments in cash to choose a bank by March 5, 2026, to switch to cashless payments.
Last week, Armenia's financial market was shaped by monetary policy decisions, changes to payment infrastructure regulations, and regulatory signals regarding the cryptocurrency sector.
In January 2026, pensioners and benefit recipients in Armenia received 33.3 billion drams in cashback for non-cash payments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
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
Interest in financial markets is growing in Armenia, and more and more people are thinking about how to build long-term capital. Many don't know where to start or how to avoid mistakes.
The need to improve financial literacy is increasingly being discussed in Armenia, but what does this really mean, and why is it important not only for individuals but for the entire economy?
Interest in investing in Armenia has grown significantly in recent years, and along with it, so has the need for accessible tools that allow one to take their first steps in the financial market.
Armenia plans to bring the procedure for compensating social expenses for citizens who declare their income into line with amendments to the Tax Code, announced Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
The Armenian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has urged pensioners and benefit recipients who continue to receive payments in cash to choose a bank by March 5, 2026, to switch to cashless payments.
Last week, Armenia's financial market was shaped by monetary policy decisions, changes to payment infrastructure regulations, and regulatory signals regarding the cryptocurrency sector.
In January 2026, pensioners and benefit recipients in Armenia received 33.3 billion drams in cashback for non-cash payments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
Twelve-month inflation (January 2026 compared to January 2025) in Armenia's consumer market stood at 3.8%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia.
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and the Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Unit, Matteo Rivillini, emphasized the importance of cooperation in economic development projects, particularly in the implementation of joint programs with the private sector in the country, the government press service reported.
In January, Armenia's financial system evolved within the macroeconomic and monetary-credit frameworks previously established. The monetary policy adhered to the parameters set for late 2025, the banking sector continued to enhance credit intermediation, and debt policy remained a priority for financial authorities and investors.
In December 2025, Armenia's inflation increased to 3.3 percent (yoy) from 3.1 percent (yoy) in November, according to World Bank's Armenia Monthly Economic Update – January 2026.
In November 2025, net non-commercial money transfers grew by 28.8 percent (yoy), , according to World Bank's 'Armenia Monthly Economic Update – January 2026.'
EasyPay LLC informs that, as a result of Viva Armenia CJSC unilaterally terminating the cooperation, starting from February 1, 2026, payments for Viva Armenia CJSC services will no longer be accepted through EasyPay payment instruments.
As of December 31, 2025, Armenia's total public debt was recorded at $14,531.3 million, an increase from $12,842.2 million on December 31, 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Finance. This marks a 13.1% rise over the year.
