Tag: Bank

Fraudsters are issuing loans to Armenian citizens under the guise of utility company employees – the Central Bank has warned of a new scheme

The Central Bank of Armenia has recently received reports of a new financial fraud scheme in which criminals visit citizens' apartments posing as employees of utility companies, the regulator's press service reported.

Central Bank of Armenia continued its rate hike amid prevailing inflation risks – Galstyan

The Board of the Central Bank of Armenia has decided to continue its policy of raising interest rates, taking into account the likelihood of scenarios involving increased inflation risks, stated Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan.

Central Bank of Armenia has tightened liquidity requirements for banks, taking into account the risk of large outflows of funds – Galstyan

The Central Bank of Armenia has tightened liquidity requirements for banks with large, concentrated foreign currency inflows to limit the risk of a potential outflow of funds.

Central Bank of Armenia acquired $1.9 billion in market from beginning of year through September – Finance Minister

The Central Bank intervened in the market and acquired approximately $1.9 billion from the beginning of the year through September, Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan stated in parliament while presenting the draft state budget for 2027.

Armenia’s fiscal policy in 2027 will restrain aggregate demand: Central Bank Governor

Armenia's fiscal policy in 2027, if economic growth remains slightly above the long-term sustainable level, will have a certain restraining effect on aggregate demand, stated Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan, presenting the regulator's conclusion on next year's draft state budget to parliament.

Sevak Mikayelyan elected as a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia

The National Assembly of Armenia elected Sevak Mikayelyan as a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia.

Central Bank of Armenia warned of a new fraudulent scheme involving forged powers of attorney and certificates

The Central Bank of Armenia is warning citizens about the increasing incidence of fraud using forged documents allegedly issued by the regulator.

Central Bank of Armenia increased the countercyclical capital buffer for banks to 2.25%

The Board of the Central Bank of Armenia has decided to increase the countercyclical capital buffer for banks by 0.25 percentage points, setting it at 2.25% of risk-weighted assets.

Approach to financial education must focus on people’s well-being – Head of the Central Bank of Armenia

A modern approach to financial education must go beyond the mere transfer of knowledge and focus on actual financial behavior and people's well-being, stated Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.

Central Bank raised the rate: what could happen to loans and deposits – and why not right away

The Central Bank of Armenia's increase in the monetary policy rate to 6.75% does not automatically and immediately lead to higher rates on bank loans and deposits.

Central Bank of Armenia raised its monetary policy rate for the first time in over three years: how it has changed since the end...

Yesterday, the Central Bank of Armenia raised its monetary policy rate for the first time in over three years. After setting the rate at 10.75% in December 2022, it remained unchanged for several months, and in June 2023, the Central Bank began a gradual rate reduction cycle.

No liquidity shortage in Armenia, question is about business readiness: Central Bank Chairman

There is no liquidity shortage in Armenia, but the question remains about whether businesses meet investor requirements, according to Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan.