The Central Bank of Armenia's Board has opted to keep the refinancing rate steady, primarily because of the balance between supply and demand, stated the head of the bank, Martin Galstyan.
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.
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 Central Bank of Armenia's Board has opted to keep the refinancing rate steady, primarily because of the balance between supply and demand, stated the head of the bank, Martin Galstyan.
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.
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.
Armenia's overall public debt at the end of December 2019 stood at $7.324.167 billion, representing an increase of $158.091 million from the previous month, the National Statistical Committee (NSC) said today. It said the overall public debt at the end of 2018 stood at $6.922, 512 billion
Over $211.5 million came to Armenia through commercial banks in December 2016 as individual noncommercial transfers – 71.1% more than in the previous month and 25% more than in December 2015, the Central Bank of Armenia says on its official website
Armenia’s monetary base grew 9.1% in December 2015, compared with the previous month, to AMD 921.3 billion, the National Statistical Service of Armenia reports
In 2015 December the Yerevan-based Unibank received more than 45,000 applications for consumer loans, a 180% rise from the year earlier. ‘Unibank continues to record growth in the volume of consumer loans and to expand its market share," the bank said in a press release
The median salary in Armenia's financial sector, which is singled out for highest paid jobs, shrank 10.5% in December 2014, compared with December 2013, to 526,797 drams
Armenian commercial banks’ overdue loans were 2.8 percent up in December 2014 from the previous month, standing at 32.5 billion drams and accounting for 1.51% of all loans
Armenia’s gross international reserves fell by 33.8% or $762.3 million $1,489.3 million in December 2014, as compared to the beginning of the year, says the central bank
Armenia’s gross international reserves amounted to $ 2,253 million in December 2013, an increase of 11.4% compared to November, the Central Bank of Armenia reports
