The net inflow of cross-border remittances to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.64 billion in January-December 2025, compared to $1.51 billion in January-December 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €426 million in the Armenian economy in 2025 through 26 projects, the bank's press service reported.
All 17 commercial banks operating in Armenia were included in the list of the top 1,000 taxpayers in 2025, having paid a total of 162.14 billion drams to the state budget.
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.
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.
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 net inflow of cross-border remittances to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.64 billion in January-December 2025, compared to $1.51 billion in January-December 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €426 million in the Armenian economy in 2025 through 26 projects, the bank's press service reported.
All 17 commercial banks operating in Armenia were included in the list of the top 1,000 taxpayers in 2025, having paid a total of 162.14 billion drams to the state budget.
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.
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.
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.
Chinese shares tumbled deeper into bear market territory on Tuesday, dragging down other Asian bourses, as worries spread that a cash squeeze could threaten China's economic growth and take the shine off an emerging U.S. recovery
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The Nikkei share average surged to a fresh 5-1/2 year high on Monday, buoyed by further weakness in the yen and optimism over the growth outlook after the Japanese government raised its assessment of the economy for the first time in two months
Asian stocks rose Thursday as mixed U.S. corporate earnings and a slump in orders for U.S. durable goods convinced investors that central banks would continue efforts to help the global economic recovery
One day ahead of the BoJ meeting, Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average finally moves higher, jumping by +2.64% before a much expected announcement by new Governor Kuroda that is forecasted not only to engage in a more dovish approach but also to switch to different policy tools
Asian stock markets tumbled on Tuesday, with Japan leading losses after a general election in Italy pointed to deadlock in parliament and raised fears of a new crisis in the euro zone
