The data of approximately 10,000 pensioners in Armenia will be automatically distributed among four banks starting tomorrow, taking into account geographic accessibility, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
Technical issues and inaccuracies are possible during the initial implementation of the Central Bank of Armenia's Board decision regarding fees for cashless card transactions, the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA) stated.
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.
At its meeting on Wednesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified the credit agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, the structure of the World Bank) under the program of improving water supply and irrigation services in Armenia.
Last week on the financial market of Armenia was quite active and included the publication of the international risk assessment of financial stability, the disclosure of annual indicators of credit organizations and the development of the debt segment on AMX.
The risk of expenses due to the increase of pensions in Armenia has been assessed, there is a stable predictable fiscal space for the benefit of pensioners, said Arman Pogosyan, Deputy Minister of Finance.
Armenia's international reserves strengthened significantly in 2025, providing an important buffer against unpredictable external factors, according to a report from international rating agency S&P Global Ratings.
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 data of approximately 10,000 pensioners in Armenia will be automatically distributed among four banks starting tomorrow, taking into account geographic accessibility, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
Technical issues and inaccuracies are possible during the initial implementation of the Central Bank of Armenia's Board decision regarding fees for cashless card transactions, the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA) stated.
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.
At its meeting on Wednesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified the credit agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, the structure of the World Bank) under the program of improving water supply and irrigation services in Armenia.
Last week on the financial market of Armenia was quite active and included the publication of the international risk assessment of financial stability, the disclosure of annual indicators of credit organizations and the development of the debt segment on AMX.
The risk of expenses due to the increase of pensions in Armenia has been assessed, there is a stable predictable fiscal space for the benefit of pensioners, said Arman Pogosyan, Deputy Minister of Finance.
Armenia's international reserves strengthened significantly in 2025, providing an important buffer against unpredictable external factors, according to a report from international rating agency S&P Global Ratings.
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 Central Bank of Armenia has warned of cases of fraud in which criminals pose as regulator employees and urge citizens to transfer funds to other accounts.
On February 20, S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Armenia from stable to positive, affirming its long-term and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings at 'BB-/B'.
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the ratification of a €6 million grant agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the Yerevan Customs and Logistics Center project.
By February 19, 2026, 21,539 citizens in Armenia have voluntarily switched to cashless pension and benefit payments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
Daniel Azatyan, the head of the Union of Banks of Armenia, identified mortgage and consumer lending as areas that require attention in the context of the risk of credit market overheating.
Armenia's banking system is assessed as stable based on stress tests, and banks are reasonably well capitalized. Daniel Azatyan, head of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA), stated this in response to a question from ARKA news agency.
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.
