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 Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) total investments in Armenia for 2022-2025 (actual volume) amounted to $380 million, announced Yaroslav Mandron, Deputy Chairman of the EDB Management Board.
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 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 November, annual inflation in Armenia fell to 3.1%, down from 3.7% in October, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – December 2025."
In October, net non-commercial remittances sent to Armenia grew by 31.2% (annualized) compared to 16.2% in September, according to the World Bank’s "Armenia Monthly Economic Update - November 2025" report.
Financial capacity in Armenia has increased, and the established national targets have not only been met but also exceeded, said Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, during the presentation of the results of the 3rd national survey (barometer) "Assessment of Financial Capabilities of the Population of the Republic of Armenia."
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 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.
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 Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) total investments in Armenia for 2022-2025 (actual volume) amounted to $380 million, announced Yaroslav Mandron, Deputy Chairman of the EDB Management Board.
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 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 November, annual inflation in Armenia fell to 3.1%, down from 3.7% in October, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – December 2025."
In October, net non-commercial remittances sent to Armenia grew by 31.2% (annualized) compared to 16.2% in September, according to the World Bank’s "Armenia Monthly Economic Update - November 2025" report.
Financial capacity in Armenia has increased, and the established national targets have not only been met but also exceeded, said Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, during the presentation of the results of the 3rd national survey (barometer) "Assessment of Financial Capabilities of the Population of the Republic of Armenia."
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 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 the beginning of 2021 Armenia’s gold and foreign exchange reserves were the lowest among members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan), according to the Eurasian Development Bank’s report on Uzbekistan’s integration with the EEU
A gold refining factory is to be built in Armenia, which is supposed to help the Central Bank to partially restore its gold reserves, the chairman of the Central Bank Artur Javadyan said today in the parliament
Anelik Bank has launched a new campaign – it will provide gold-secured card loans until December 1, 2017 for up to six months at 8% and 9.5% interest rates for loans in foreign currencies and 11% and 12% for loans in drams, the press office of the bank reported on Monday
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from August 7 to 13, 2017. The new prices were for one gram of chemically pure metals
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from July 3 to 9, 2017. The new prices were for one gram of chemically pure metals
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from May 29 to June 2, 2017
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from May 15 to May 21, 2017
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from April 17 to April 23, 2017
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from March 20 to March 26, 2017
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from March 13 to March 19, 2017
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from March 6 to March 12, 2017
The State Depository of Precious Stones and Metals Agency, an affiliation of Armenian Finance Ministry, set new prices for government agencies to buy and sell precious stones and metals which were effective from January 30 to February 5, 2017
