The Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) total investments in Armenia for 2022-2025 (actual volume) amounted to $380 million, announced Yaroslav Mandron, Deputy Chairman of the EDB Management Board.
The year 2025 proved to be quite favorable for Armenia's banking sector, yet there are two critical issues that need attention, according to Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a €50 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the "Armenia – Resilient Syunik, Special Investment Window 1 of the Neighborhood and Enhanced Partnership Instrument+ (NIP+)" program.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a $250 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Transformative Housing Reforms for Improved Vitality and Empowerment (THRIVE) Program.
The Central Bank of Armenia's decision to lower the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6.50% is seen as moderately advantageous for the nation's economy and financial markets, according to Hovak Hovakimyan, Director of Freedom Broker Armenia, speaking to ARKA.
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.
Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan denied rumors that welfare recipients and pensioners will be prohibited from withdrawing cash starting January 1, 2026, calling them a "blatant lie."
Armenia's total public debt as of October 31, 2025, amounted to $14,173.212 million, a decrease of $22.676 million compared to September 30, 2025. This is stated in a report by the Statistical Committee of Armenia.
The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.15 billion in January-October 2025, compared to $1.05 billion in January-October 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank of the Republic.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia in the amount of SDR 128.8 million (100% of Armenia's IMF quota, or approximately $175 million).
In November, the inflation rate over the past 12 months in the Armenian consumer market reached 3.1%, as reported by the Statistical Committee (Armstat).
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.
The Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) total investments in Armenia for 2022-2025 (actual volume) amounted to $380 million, announced Yaroslav Mandron, Deputy Chairman of the EDB Management Board.
The year 2025 proved to be quite favorable for Armenia's banking sector, yet there are two critical issues that need attention, according to Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a €50 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the "Armenia – Resilient Syunik, Special Investment Window 1 of the Neighborhood and Enhanced Partnership Instrument+ (NIP+)" program.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a $250 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Transformative Housing Reforms for Improved Vitality and Empowerment (THRIVE) Program.
The Central Bank of Armenia's decision to lower the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6.50% is seen as moderately advantageous for the nation's economy and financial markets, according to Hovak Hovakimyan, Director of Freedom Broker Armenia, speaking to ARKA.
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.
Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan denied rumors that welfare recipients and pensioners will be prohibited from withdrawing cash starting January 1, 2026, calling them a "blatant lie."
Armenia's total public debt as of October 31, 2025, amounted to $14,173.212 million, a decrease of $22.676 million compared to September 30, 2025. This is stated in a report by the Statistical Committee of Armenia.
The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.15 billion in January-October 2025, compared to $1.05 billion in January-October 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank of the Republic.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia in the amount of SDR 128.8 million (100% of Armenia's IMF quota, or approximately $175 million).
In November, the inflation rate over the past 12 months in the Armenian consumer market reached 3.1%, as reported by the Statistical Committee (Armstat).
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.
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.
ARKA news agency spoke with Freedom Broker Armenia Director Ovak Ovakimian about the transformation of investment thinking, company strategy and trust as an economic value.
Armenia's investment market is experiencing a period of active development: the number of issues is growing, digital technologies simplify access to financial instruments.
Armenia's investment climate is undergoing significant changes, and the financial market is becoming more active. Armen Hovhannisyan, Director of investment banking at Dimension Investments, speaks in an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency about the barriers to development, tools for accelerating growth, as well as the prospects of venture capital.
On August 23, international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings in both foreign and local currency at "BB-/B." The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country.
In an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency CEO of Armenian Securities Exchange (AMX) Hayk Yeganyan spoke about the strategy of the exchange, prospects of the securities market development, as well as the obstacles on this path
Andranik Grigoryan, the CEO of Converse Bank, addressed key topics in an interview with AmCham magazine, including customer interests, digital financial services improvement, and Converse Bank's digital team organization. Read the full interview with Andranik Grigoryan
