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ADB considers Armenia’s capital market development key to long-term financing, investment, and sustainable growth

Developing Armenia's capital market is considered key to increasing the availability of long-term financing and supporting investment, economic diversification, and sustainable growth, according to the ADB's Asian Development Outlook (April 2026).

ADB expects inflation in Armenia to accelerate to 3.8% in 2026, despite slower growth

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects inflation in Armenia to accelerate in 2026, despite slower growth.

Euro ups against dram, while the dollar and ruble fall

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of April 17, 2026, decreased by 0.35 points compared to April 16, to 373.81 drams.

Grant Akopian Appointed CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Converse Bank

Converse Bank CJSC announces the appointment of Grant Akopian as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of  the Management Board of the Bank.

Travel in comfort with the Mastercard World “Travel” Cards from Unibank

Unibank offers Mastercard World "Travel" cards, designed specifically for clients who travel frequently and value convenience, reliability, and additional privileges.

Euro and dollar exchange rates fall against Armenian dram

The average market exchange rate of the US dollar to the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of April 15, 2026, decreased by 0.71 points compared to April 14, to 374.48 drams.

IMF Improves Armenia’s GDP Growth Forecast to 5.3% in 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts real GDP growth for Armenia at 5.3% in 2026 and 5.5% in 2027, according to the April World Economic Outlook, published on April 14.

KPMG’s audit of Renshin confirms the accuracy of its financial statements – CFO

“The audit confirms key parameters such as capital adequacy, liquidity, and asset quality՞, said Kristine Chichyan, the company’s CFO.

Byblos Bank Armenia joins FinTech Armenia as Founding Member

Byblos Bank Armenia has joined FinTech Armenia Association as a Founding Member, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation and innovation within the financial sector.

Euro rises 3.86 points to Armenian dram, while US dollar and ruble remain unchanged

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of April 14, 2026, remained unchanged from April 13, at 375.19 drams.

Central Bank of Armenia website and centralized registry of bank accounts may be unavailable for four hours on April 14

The Central Bank of Armenia website and the centralized registry of bank accounts may be temporarily unavailable on April 14 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM due to scheduled maintenance of the information systems.

Unibank Awarded Client Protection Certification by MFR

Unibank has been awarded the Client Protection Certification by MFR, a global rating agency, providing assessments, data and technical expertise for the sustainable finance industry.

Armbanks Weekly Digest: Key Events in Armenia’s Financial Market (April 6-12)

Last week, the Armenian financial market focused on, among other things, statements by the Central Bank's management on macroeconomic risks, assessments of the possible inflationary impact of external shocks, discussions of stablecoins, and the development of regional payment infrastructure.

Yerevan’s budget revenue exceeded its target by 7.2% in the first quarter: Municipality

In the first quarter of 2026, Yerevan's budget actually received 22.3 billion drams, compared to its planned revenue of 20.8 billion drams, according to David Hakobyan, Acting Head of the Revenue Accounting and Collection Department at the Yerevan City Hall.

The Power of One Dram April Beneficiary: Davitbek Games NGO

The beneficiary of “The Power of One Dram” initiative for April is “Davitbek Games” NGO.

Unibank Launches Referral Campaign “Invite Friends and Get Bonuses”

Unibank announces the launch of the “Invite Friends and Get Bonuses” campaign, designed for cardholders within the salary program.

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