At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved measures and procedures for providing cashback on non-cash payments made by individuals through the Armenian Card (ArCa) national payment system.
The IMF views Armenia's banking system as well capitalized and liquid, said Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, in an interview with ARKA news agency.
Unibank has completed the placement of a new issuance of dram denominated perpetual bonds ahead of schedule. In total, perpetual bonds worth AMD 6.5 billion and USD 9 million were placed in December, resulting in heightened activity in Armenia’s securities market.
Banks in Armenia and Serbia have tightened checks on Russian transactions following Russia's inclusion on the EU's money laundering blacklist, RBC reports, citing lawyers and international business consultants.
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 net inflow of cross-border remittances to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.32 billion in January-November 2025, compared to $1.12 billion in January-November 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank.
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.
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved measures and procedures for providing cashback on non-cash payments made by individuals through the Armenian Card (ArCa) national payment system.
The IMF views Armenia's banking system as well capitalized and liquid, said Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, in an interview with ARKA news agency.
Unibank has completed the placement of a new issuance of dram denominated perpetual bonds ahead of schedule. In total, perpetual bonds worth AMD 6.5 billion and USD 9 million were placed in December, resulting in heightened activity in Armenia’s securities market.
Banks in Armenia and Serbia have tightened checks on Russian transactions following Russia's inclusion on the EU's money laundering blacklist, RBC reports, citing lawyers and international business consultants.
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 net inflow of cross-border remittances to individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the Armenian banking system, amounted to $1.32 billion in January-November 2025, compared to $1.12 billion in January-November 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank.
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 commercial banks bought around $109.3 million from the local foreign currency market on November 26 to 30 at the average weighted exchange rate of 484.28 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $88.2 million from the local foreign currency market on November 12 to 16 at the average weighted exchange rate of 486.95 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $86.8 million from the local foreign currency market on October 29 to November 3 at the average weighted exchange rate of 487.18 drams per one USD
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $86.8 million from the local foreign currency market on October 1 to 5 at the average weighted exchange rate of 485.58 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $99.3 million from the local foreign currency market on October 1 to 5 at the average weighted exchange rate of 483.28 drams per one USD
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $93.8 million from the local foreign currency market on September 24 to 28 at the average weighted exchange rate of 481.45 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $82.7 million from the local foreign currency market on September 17 to 20 at the average weighted exchange rate of 483.11 drams per one USD
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $87 million from the local foreign currency market on September 10 to 14 at the average weighted exchange rate of 484.47 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $95.8 million from the local foreign currency market on July 30 to August 3 at the average weighted exchange rate of 480.33 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $89.4 million from the local foreign currency market on June 16 to 20 at the average weighted exchange rate of 479.91 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $87.6 million from the local foreign currency market on July 2 to 6 at the average weighted exchange rate of 481.43 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought around $65 million from the local foreign currency market on July 2 to 6 at the average weighted exchange rate of 482.08 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
