During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government gave its approval to a draft law that ratifies the amendment to the Multilateral Agreement of Competent Authorities regarding the "Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information," which was signed on October 14, 2014.
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.
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.
Armenia's total public debt as of November 30, 2025, amounted to $14,204.2 million, compared to $14,173.2 million as of October 31, 2025. This is evidenced by data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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.
During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government gave its approval to a draft law that ratifies the amendment to the Multilateral Agreement of Competent Authorities regarding the "Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information," which was signed on October 14, 2014.
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.
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.
Armenia's total public debt as of November 30, 2025, amounted to $14,204.2 million, compared to $14,173.2 million as of October 31, 2025. This is evidenced by data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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.
The deficit of the Armenian government’s 2022 budget is projected at 3.1% of GDP or 243 billion drams, Finance Minister Tigran Khachatryan said today when speaking at a parliamentary hearing on next year’s budget
As part of the 19th assistance program designed by the government of Armenia to help offset the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis, conducted jointly with the Ministry of Economy and the Investment Support Center Foundation, VTB Bank (Armenia) announced today lending to small businesses and assistance in the implementation of business projects of entrepreneurs in this segment, the press service of the bank reported
The Armenian government will use part of the proceeds raised from sale of $750 million of USD-denominated Eurobonds to build a "financial cushion," Finance Minister Atom Janjughazyan said during a government meeting on Thursday
Armenian government's decision to place another issue of Eurobonds is a forced step that contains great risks, economist Tatul Manaseryan said in an interview with ARKA news agency
The Armenian government's debt by the end of 2020 will make 65% of GDP, and in 2021 it will slightly decrease to 63%, Finance Minister Atom Janjughazyan said on Monday, presenting the draft state budget for 2021 to parliamentary commissions
Armenian Vice Premier Mher Grigoryan pointed out Thursday the progress in the implementation of the government’s 1st and 2nd programs aimed at cushioning the economic consequences of the coronavirus
As part of a string of assistance measures designed by the government of Armenia to help companies and citizens offset the consequences of the coronavirus crisis, local banks have provided loans to the tune of 119 billion drams, the Union of Banks of Armenia said in a statement
