The tax authorities of Russia and Armenia exchange bank account information only upon a specific request, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Hovhannes Khachatryan told Radio RBC.
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.
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 2025, the participation of foreign investors in Armenia's domestic government debt market saw a substantial rise compared to 2018, hitting 177 billion drams, as reported by Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
Armenia's 2026 state budget expenditures will amount to 3.63 trillion drams, revenues to 3.09 trillion drams, and a deficit to 537 billion drams, or 4.5% of GDP, said Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan during a discussion of the 2026 draft state budget in parliament on Wednesday.
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.
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 tax authorities of Russia and Armenia exchange bank account information only upon a specific request, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Hovhannes Khachatryan told Radio RBC.
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.
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 2025, the participation of foreign investors in Armenia's domestic government debt market saw a substantial rise compared to 2018, hitting 177 billion drams, as reported by Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
Armenia's 2026 state budget expenditures will amount to 3.63 trillion drams, revenues to 3.09 trillion drams, and a deficit to 537 billion drams, or 4.5% of GDP, said Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan during a discussion of the 2026 draft state budget in parliament on Wednesday.
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.
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.
A multitude of so-called "tempting" ads can be found on social media, offering citizens the opportunity to exchange foreign currency, particularly rubles, at a higher rate than at exchange offices.
The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram on October 22, 2025, fell by 0.02 points compared to October 21, reaching 382.51 drams.
The average market exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the Armenian dram on May 7, 2025, decreased by 0.18 points compared to May 6 and amounted to 389.28 drams.
The average market exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the Armenian dram on February 28, 2025, amounted to AMD 393.26, having increased by 0.09 points compared to February 27.
In January 2025, the average exchange rate of the Armenian dram to the US dollar was 397.9 drams, which is 1.7% lower than in January 2024 (405 drams), according to a report by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia.
The average market exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the Armenian dram on January 24, 2024, amounted to 398.97 drams, having risen by 0.09 points compared to January 23.
The overwhelming majority of Russian citizens who emigrated in 2022 amid the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and partial mobilization chose Armenia, Georgia and Kazakhstan
Armenia's Central Bank said today it is going to intervene in the foreign exchange market to ensure the steady functioning of the country's financial markets
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reported yesterday night on his Facebook page that the Central Bank of Armenia has bought USD 25 million in the foreign exchange market over the past two days
The Central Bank of Armenia has bought USD 398 million at the foreign exchange market this year, as of September 15, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reported Thursday on his Facebook page
