At the exhibition titled "Banks on One Platform," organized by the Union of Banks of Armenia Banks in Syunik, Aсba Bank showcased its programs and financing options available for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – including manufacturers, farmers, and individuals, as reported by the bank's press service.
The volume of loans issued by Armenian commercial banks as of the end of September 2025 amounted to 7,497,746 million drams, compared to 7,362,263 million drams at the end of August, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.
Experts from around the world, leading specialists in the financial and technological sectors, participated in the international Black Swan Summit conference in Armenia and discussed how rapid technological change can lead to new opportunities and economic progress.
The market expects a decline in the refinancing rate to between 6.25% and 6.5% in the medium term, nevertheless, Martin Galstyan, the Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, indicated that the regulator does not concur with these predictions.
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.
The financial literacy regarding banking services among the Armenian populace has seen a notable increase in recent years, stated Georgi Melkonyan, the head of Freedom Academy Armenia.
According to a report from the Central Bank, the net inflow of cross-border non-commercial money transfers received via Armenian banks reached $1.02 billion from January to September 2025, up from $888 million during the same period in 2024.
Macroeconomic stability has emerged as Armenia's hallmark, characterized by robust economic growth and minimal inflation, as stated by Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
In Armenia's consumer market, 12-month inflation in October of this year amounted to 3.7%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat).
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.
At the exhibition titled "Banks on One Platform," organized by the Union of Banks of Armenia Banks in Syunik, Aсba Bank showcased its programs and financing options available for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – including manufacturers, farmers, and individuals, as reported by the bank's press service.
The volume of loans issued by Armenian commercial banks as of the end of September 2025 amounted to 7,497,746 million drams, compared to 7,362,263 million drams at the end of August, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.
Experts from around the world, leading specialists in the financial and technological sectors, participated in the international Black Swan Summit conference in Armenia and discussed how rapid technological change can lead to new opportunities and economic progress.
The market expects a decline in the refinancing rate to between 6.25% and 6.5% in the medium term, nevertheless, Martin Galstyan, the Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, indicated that the regulator does not concur with these predictions.
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.
The financial literacy regarding banking services among the Armenian populace has seen a notable increase in recent years, stated Georgi Melkonyan, the head of Freedom Academy Armenia.
According to a report from the Central Bank, the net inflow of cross-border non-commercial money transfers received via Armenian banks reached $1.02 billion from January to September 2025, up from $888 million during the same period in 2024.
Macroeconomic stability has emerged as Armenia's hallmark, characterized by robust economic growth and minimal inflation, as stated by Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
In Armenia's consumer market, 12-month inflation in October of this year amounted to 3.7%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat).
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 National Depository of Ukraine (NDU) and the Central Depository of Armenia (CDA) signed a memorandum on cooperation at the end of December 2021, the Armenian Securities Exchange (AMX) said today
On December 27, Mesrop Hakobyan, Unibank’s Executive Board Chairman and Gor Vardanyan, Rector of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, signed a memorandum of cooperation, Unibank said in a press release today
On December 8, the agreement was signed between Spartak Sargsyan, National Director of SOS-Children's Villages and Mher Ananyan, Chairman of the Executive Board of ARARATBANK OJSC within the framework of which the bank will finance the canteen of Day Care Centre of "Socioeconomic Integration of Syrian-Armenian Families in Yerevan" project for one year
Armenian Ministry of Finance and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, the Ministry of Finance reported
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received September 6 the Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolay Podguzov and the delegation led by him, the government press office reported.
With the focus on the needs of its customers, VTB Bank (Armenia) continues to enrich its line of retail products and develop lucrative offers with key market players
The VTB Bank (Armenia) and the Max Fish group of companies began their cooperation in 2013 in the framework of settlement and cash and credit documentary products. Recently, the Bank financed one of the companies of the group, Mac Fish LLC, providing it with new opportunities to develop its fish farming business
The Armenia Securities Exchange (AMX) and the Cbonds agency have signed a cooperation agreement which enables AMX to place quotes and detailed information on the securities and bonds traded currently on its platform, also on the Premium Cbonds website
Armenian Vice Premier Mher Grigroyan received Tuesday a delegation headed by Georgina Baker, Regional Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Armenian Economy Minister Tigran Khachatryan and an EBRD delegation, led by EBRD Vice President Pierre Heilbronn, discussed today ways to step up bilateral cooperation.
Khachatryan expressed satisfaction with the decision of the EBRD Board of Governors to hold the bank's annual meeting in Armenia in 2021
Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Suren Papikyan and a delegation of the European Investment Bank (EIB), led by loan officer Barbora Zemanova
