To support the development of local producers, promote Armenian exports to various countries worldwide, and enhance the competitiveness of Armenian businesses, Acba Bank is offering the best export factoring terms currently available in Armenia until September 30.
The combined net profit (after tax) of Armenian banks in the first half of 2026 amounted to 219.72 billion drams, compared to 200.7 billion drams in the same period of 2025, an increase of 9.48%.
Net inflow of non-commercial remittances to Armenia increased by 30.2% in May 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the World Bank's Armenia Monthly Economic Update – July 2026.
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.
As of June 30, 2026, Yerevan's budget revenues amounted to 49.2 billion drams, compared to the planned 44.6 billion drams for January-June, according to David Hakobyan, Acting Head of the Revenue Accounting and Collection Department at the Yerevan City Hall.
The recommendations of the MONEYVAL report on Armenia do not pose a direct threat to the country's economy, but their implementation must be proportionate and not create unjustified barriers for bona fide businesses and investors, according to economist Hrant Mikaelyan.
The report of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) on Armenia documented the country's progress in developing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems, but identified insufficient effectiveness in investigations, prosecutions, and confiscation of criminal assets, as well as the need for stronger oversight in several economic sectors.
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.
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
To support the development of local producers, promote Armenian exports to various countries worldwide, and enhance the competitiveness of Armenian businesses, Acba Bank is offering the best export factoring terms currently available in Armenia until September 30.
The combined net profit (after tax) of Armenian banks in the first half of 2026 amounted to 219.72 billion drams, compared to 200.7 billion drams in the same period of 2025, an increase of 9.48%.
Net inflow of non-commercial remittances to Armenia increased by 30.2% in May 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the World Bank's Armenia Monthly Economic Update – July 2026.
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.
As of June 30, 2026, Yerevan's budget revenues amounted to 49.2 billion drams, compared to the planned 44.6 billion drams for January-June, according to David Hakobyan, Acting Head of the Revenue Accounting and Collection Department at the Yerevan City Hall.
The recommendations of the MONEYVAL report on Armenia do not pose a direct threat to the country's economy, but their implementation must be proportionate and not create unjustified barriers for bona fide businesses and investors, according to economist Hrant Mikaelyan.
The report of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) on Armenia documented the country's progress in developing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems, but identified insufficient effectiveness in investigations, prosecutions, and confiscation of criminal assets, as well as the need for stronger oversight in several economic sectors.
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.
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
Members of the Board of Trustees and the CEO of the Universal Health Insurance Fund have been elected in Armenia, the government press service reported.
Armenia's economy maintains high growth rates and macroeconomic stability, creating a favorable environment for insurance development, said Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia Armen Nurbekyan.
LIGA Insurance announces the refresh of its brand identity, marking a new stage in the company’s development and the beginning of its international integration process, as the company celebrates 18 years of operation in the Armenian insurance market.
Acba Bank and EFES Insurance Company have introduced a unique service in Armenia – account insurance, which compensates for the loss of funds from clients' cards or accounts due to cyber fraud, the bank's press service reported.
The Armenian Bureau of Motor Insurers and the international organization Global Association of InsurTech Professionals (GAIP) signed a cooperation agreement on Monday in the field of compulsory motor insurance (CMTPLI) and insurance technologies.
Amendments to the rules of the compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI) system will come into effect in Armenia on April 1, 2026, providing for an increase in maximum insurance payout limits, according to the Bureau of Motor Insurers of Armenia.
At its session on Wednesday, the National Assembly of Armenia adopted amendments to the law "On Compulsory Liability Insurance Arising from the Use of Motor Vehicles" in the first reading.
On January 30, the Central Bank of Armenia approved the acquisition of 100% of the shares of LIGA INSURANCE by the Austrian Grawe Group and C-Quadrat Investment Group.
GRAWE Group (Austria) and C-Quadrat Investment Group (Austria) announced their intention to acquire 100% of LIGA Insurance Company, marking a milestone for the Armenian insurance market.
According to the Armenian government's estimates, approximately 30% of medical services will be included in the insurance package under the mandatory health insurance system, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a briefing.
The two-year strategy for the development of the CMTPL sphere, approved in Armenia at the beginning of 2025, is an important step for the development of this market segment, said Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, Chairman of the Board of the Auto Insurers Bureau, at an event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Bureau.
