The year 2025 proved to be quite favorable for Armenia's banking sector, yet there are two critical issues that need attention, according to Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a €50 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the "Armenia – Resilient Syunik, Special Investment Window 1 of the Neighborhood and Enhanced Partnership Instrument+ (NIP+)" program.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a $250 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Transformative Housing Reforms for Improved Vitality and Empowerment (THRIVE) Program.
The Central Bank of Armenia's decision to lower the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6.50% is seen as moderately advantageous for the nation's economy and financial markets, according to Hovak Hovakimyan, Director of Freedom Broker Armenia, speaking to ARKA.
The Central Bank of Armenia is pursuing a fairly balanced and consistent policy to ensure the stability of the financial system, particularly in terms of digitalization and market transparency, according to Freedom Broker Armenia Director Hovak Hovakimyan.
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.
Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan denied rumors that welfare recipients and pensioners will be prohibited from withdrawing cash starting January 1, 2026, calling them a "blatant lie."
Armenia's total public debt as of October 31, 2025, amounted to $14,173.212 million, a decrease of $22.676 million compared to September 30, 2025. This is stated in a report by the Statistical Committee of Armenia.
The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.15 billion in January-October 2025, compared to $1.05 billion in January-October 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank of the Republic.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia in the amount of SDR 128.8 million (100% of Armenia's IMF quota, or approximately $175 million).
In November, the inflation rate over the past 12 months in the Armenian consumer market reached 3.1%, as reported by the Statistical Committee (Armstat).
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 year 2025 proved to be quite favorable for Armenia's banking sector, yet there are two critical issues that need attention, according to Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a €50 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the "Armenia – Resilient Syunik, Special Investment Window 1 of the Neighborhood and Enhanced Partnership Instrument+ (NIP+)" program.
At an extraordinary session on Tuesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified a $250 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Transformative Housing Reforms for Improved Vitality and Empowerment (THRIVE) Program.
The Central Bank of Armenia's decision to lower the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6.50% is seen as moderately advantageous for the nation's economy and financial markets, according to Hovak Hovakimyan, Director of Freedom Broker Armenia, speaking to ARKA.
The Central Bank of Armenia is pursuing a fairly balanced and consistent policy to ensure the stability of the financial system, particularly in terms of digitalization and market transparency, according to Freedom Broker Armenia Director Hovak Hovakimyan.
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.
Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan denied rumors that welfare recipients and pensioners will be prohibited from withdrawing cash starting January 1, 2026, calling them a "blatant lie."
Armenia's total public debt as of October 31, 2025, amounted to $14,173.212 million, a decrease of $22.676 million compared to September 30, 2025. This is stated in a report by the Statistical Committee of Armenia.
The net inflow of cross-border transfers to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.15 billion in January-October 2025, compared to $1.05 billion in January-October 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank of the Republic.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia in the amount of SDR 128.8 million (100% of Armenia's IMF quota, or approximately $175 million).
In November, the inflation rate over the past 12 months in the Armenian consumer market reached 3.1%, as reported by the Statistical Committee (Armstat).
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.
Acba Bank, in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is launching the first targeted financing program designed for businesses founded by young people in Armenia, the bank's press service reported.
Acba Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and IPC Consulting brought together agricultural experts to discuss the impact of climate change on agribusiness and modern solutions to address it. Innovative approaches to increasing the resilience and productivity of agricultural enterprises were presented, according to Acba Bank's press service.
he European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) investments in Armenia in 2024 hit the record 400 million euros, Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan said at a meeting with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso in London.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Amundi-ACBA Asset Management are joining forces to facilitate access to local currency funding and strengthen the local capital market in Armenia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a US$ 5 million financial package to Inecobank in Armenia to facilitate the private sector’s transition to more sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient practices. The project is supported by the European Union (EU) with €523,000 of grant incentives, EBRD said today in a press release
Acba Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a loan agreement in the amount of $10 million. According to Acba bank press service, the funds provided by the EBRD will be channelled into financing green farms, micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Armenia. The attracted funds will be allocated both in Armenian drams and in US dollars
Armenia’s private sector will benefit from new resources for green financing thanks to a US$ 10 million financial package put together by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in cooperation with the European Union (EU) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to facilitate the private sector’s transition to more sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient practices, EBRD said today in a press release
Armenia's private sector will benefit from new resources for green financing thanks to a US$ 6 million financial package put together by the European Bank for Reconstruction (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which is contributing up to US$ 1.5 million in concessional financing. The loan is expected to facilitate the country’s transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, EBRD said in a press release
Converse Bank said it is presented with the prestigious "Deal of the Year – Green Trade 2019" award by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) under its Green Trade Facilitation Programme (Green TFP) for “encouraging best practices in industrial water efficiency in Armenia, with a water-savings impact equivalent to the annual water consumption of 220 Armenian households.”
Improving the lives of smallholder farmers in the Shirak region of north-western Armenia is the goal of a pilot programme announced today by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), EBRD reported
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) responded to the Covid-19 pandemic in Armenia in 2020 with record investment of €167 million for projects in energy, banking and transport and through trade finance support, the Bank said in a press release today. The Bank helped to address the immediate and longer-term needs of the country’s economy
