The Union of Armenian Banks, in collaboration with the German-Armenian Fund, brought together representatives of the financial sector to conduct an important dialogue between banks and SMEs, summarize the past year, and plan for future work.
The German-Armenian Fund (GAF) has provided AMD 980 billion in loans since the launch of its operation in Armenia, Chairman of the Central Bank Martin Galstyan said at the conference “Opportunities and Prospects of SME Financing”.
Loans issued by Armenian banks to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024 amounted to 1.6 trillion drams, said Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA).
The net inflow of cross-border transfers in favor of individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the banking system of the Republic of Armenia, amounted to $87.5 million in January-February 2025, compared to $153.9 million in January-February 2024, according to the report from the Central Bank of Armenia.
Armenia's Central Bank is investigating possible vulnerabilities in the protection of online express lending systems due to the increasing number of fraud cases, Central Bank head Martin Galstyan said.
In 2019, Armenia-based commercial banks earned a total of 78.8 billion drams in net profit, up from 56.4 billion drams they had earned in 2018, according to ARKA news agency's ranking of the most profitable commercial banks in the fourth quarter of 2019
ARKA News Agency has released the ranking of the biggest profit-gainers among Armenia's commercial banks for Jan-Sept 2019. The Armenian banking sector's aggregate net profit for Jan-Sept 2019 amounted to AMD 60.9 billion against the AMD 51.7 billion of the same period a year before showing a 18% year-on-year growth. All the 17 banks of the country operated with profits
The concept of creating a private investment fund in Armenia within the framework of effective public-private partnership was discussed by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan and American businessman Nubar Afeyan.
Yesterday, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation led by Iva Petrova, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Armenia.
Reforms of Armenian legislation in the field of bankruptcy were discussed at a meeting between Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia Tigran Dadunts and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the French Development Agency (AFD).
In the consumer market of Armenia, the 12-month inflation rate in March of this year amounted to 3.3%, according to a report by the National Statistical Committee (NSC) of Armenia.
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government ratified a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a program aimed at improving the quality of healthcare.
Armenia's investment market is experiencing a period of active development: the number of issues is growing, digital technologies simplify access to financial instruments.
Armenia's investment climate is undergoing significant changes, and the financial market is becoming more active. Armen Hovhannisyan, Director of investment banking at Dimension Investments, speaks in an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency about the barriers to development, tools for accelerating growth, as well as the prospects of venture capital.
On August 23, international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings in both foreign and local currency at "BB-/B." The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country.
The Union of Armenian Banks, in collaboration with the German-Armenian Fund, brought together representatives of the financial sector to conduct an important dialogue between banks and SMEs, summarize the past year, and plan for future work.
The German-Armenian Fund (GAF) has provided AMD 980 billion in loans since the launch of its operation in Armenia, Chairman of the Central Bank Martin Galstyan said at the conference “Opportunities and Prospects of SME Financing”.
Loans issued by Armenian banks to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024 amounted to 1.6 trillion drams, said Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA).
The net inflow of cross-border transfers in favor of individuals in Armenia, received from abroad through the banking system of the Republic of Armenia, amounted to $87.5 million in January-February 2025, compared to $153.9 million in January-February 2024, according to the report from the Central Bank of Armenia.
Armenia's Central Bank is investigating possible vulnerabilities in the protection of online express lending systems due to the increasing number of fraud cases, Central Bank head Martin Galstyan said.
In 2019, Armenia-based commercial banks earned a total of 78.8 billion drams in net profit, up from 56.4 billion drams they had earned in 2018, according to ARKA news agency's ranking of the most profitable commercial banks in the fourth quarter of 2019
ARKA News Agency has released the ranking of the biggest profit-gainers among Armenia's commercial banks for Jan-Sept 2019. The Armenian banking sector's aggregate net profit for Jan-Sept 2019 amounted to AMD 60.9 billion against the AMD 51.7 billion of the same period a year before showing a 18% year-on-year growth. All the 17 banks of the country operated with profits
The concept of creating a private investment fund in Armenia within the framework of effective public-private partnership was discussed by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan and American businessman Nubar Afeyan.
Yesterday, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation led by Iva Petrova, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Armenia.
Reforms of Armenian legislation in the field of bankruptcy were discussed at a meeting between Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia Tigran Dadunts and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the French Development Agency (AFD).
In the consumer market of Armenia, the 12-month inflation rate in March of this year amounted to 3.3%, according to a report by the National Statistical Committee (NSC) of Armenia.
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government ratified a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a program aimed at improving the quality of healthcare.
Armenia's investment market is experiencing a period of active development: the number of issues is growing, digital technologies simplify access to financial instruments.
Armenia's investment climate is undergoing significant changes, and the financial market is becoming more active. Armen Hovhannisyan, Director of investment banking at Dimension Investments, speaks in an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency about the barriers to development, tools for accelerating growth, as well as the prospects of venture capital.
On August 23, international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings in both foreign and local currency at "BB-/B." The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country.
Last week gold trading was marked by considerable volatility because of a string of important events which could change the mood of investors. The U.S.
Gold quotes dropped last week pressured by the concerns of the dealers about quantitative stimulus program’s terms. This asset appeared to show a three-week non-stop negative dynamics
Gold prices were mostly climbing last week, however, no definite dynamics was reported. The highest increase was demonstrated in the middle of the week after the USA released its macroeconomic statistics which highlighted US economic slowdown. According to the statistics, the U.S. GDP in the first quarter rose by 2.4% whereas last month it was anticipated at 2.5%. Moreover, weaker than expected labor statistics from America drove the investors to calm down around the quantitative stimulus program terms
The World Gold Council released on Thursday, May 16, the global gold demand and supply statistics. According to the statistics, the global gold demand slipped in the first quarter by 13.05% to 963.0 tons, from a year earlier, and by 18.95%, compared to the previous quarter
Gold prices were mainly rising last week, however, no stable dynamics was again reported. Physical purchases continued supporting the asset. In addition, mixed macroeconomic statistics of the largest economy and weaker positions of the USD made gold more attractive
The prices for gold were teetering during the past five trading days amid the curbed activity of investors and concerns around the U.S. budget sequester. In addition, strong USD and no data which could influence the quotes brought up no optimism as well
Gold prices climbed early last week as investors were getting more reluctant to take risks amid controversial economic records from the US and eurozone as well as renewed concerns around financial and political situation of the latter
Gold prices slightly tumbled last week as the American regulator published last Thursday its December session protocols. As a result, the quotes of the precious metal reached their week minimum of 1,642.69 USD per troy ounce
Gold quotes dropped significantly last week amid concerns about “budget breakdown” in the U.S. The price for gold tumbled to the new minimum of 1,635.17 USD per troy ounce recording the lowest result over the last four months
Last week the gold quotes were pressured amid the political battles between the U.S. legislators over the so-called “budget breakdown,” expenditures cuts and tax increases to be embarked early next year
Last Monday gold prices went up amid the positive expectations that the ECB may launch additional measures for European economy aid. Indeed, ECB Governing Council member Ardo Hansson’s comments about the “significant” volume of bond-buy
