At the exhibition titled "Banks on One Platform," organized by the Union of Banks of Armenia Banks in Syunik, Aсba Bank showcased its programs and financing options available for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – including manufacturers, farmers, and individuals, as reported by the bank's press service.
The volume of loans issued by Armenian commercial banks as of the end of September 2025 amounted to 7,497,746 million drams, compared to 7,362,263 million drams at the end of August, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.
Experts from around the world, leading specialists in the financial and technological sectors, participated in the international Black Swan Summit conference in Armenia and discussed how rapid technological change can lead to new opportunities and economic progress.
The market expects a decline in the refinancing rate to between 6.25% and 6.5% in the medium term, nevertheless, Martin Galstyan, the Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, indicated that the regulator does not concur with these predictions.
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 financial literacy regarding banking services among the Armenian populace has seen a notable increase in recent years, stated Georgi Melkonyan, the head of Freedom Academy Armenia.
According to a report from the Central Bank, the net inflow of cross-border non-commercial money transfers received via Armenian banks reached $1.02 billion from January to September 2025, up from $888 million during the same period in 2024.
Macroeconomic stability has emerged as Armenia's hallmark, characterized by robust economic growth and minimal inflation, as stated by Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
In Armenia's consumer market, 12-month inflation in October of this year amounted to 3.7%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat).
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 exhibition titled "Banks on One Platform," organized by the Union of Banks of Armenia Banks in Syunik, Aсba Bank showcased its programs and financing options available for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – including manufacturers, farmers, and individuals, as reported by the bank's press service.
The volume of loans issued by Armenian commercial banks as of the end of September 2025 amounted to 7,497,746 million drams, compared to 7,362,263 million drams at the end of August, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.
Experts from around the world, leading specialists in the financial and technological sectors, participated in the international Black Swan Summit conference in Armenia and discussed how rapid technological change can lead to new opportunities and economic progress.
The market expects a decline in the refinancing rate to between 6.25% and 6.5% in the medium term, nevertheless, Martin Galstyan, the Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, indicated that the regulator does not concur with these predictions.
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 financial literacy regarding banking services among the Armenian populace has seen a notable increase in recent years, stated Georgi Melkonyan, the head of Freedom Academy Armenia.
According to a report from the Central Bank, the net inflow of cross-border non-commercial money transfers received via Armenian banks reached $1.02 billion from January to September 2025, up from $888 million during the same period in 2024.
Macroeconomic stability has emerged as Armenia's hallmark, characterized by robust economic growth and minimal inflation, as stated by Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
In Armenia's consumer market, 12-month inflation in October of this year amounted to 3.7%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat).
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.
As stated in the Bank, the nominal coupon bonds of the 21st issue of "National Mortgage Company" RCO CJSC will be listed on March 24 of this year on the Abond platform of the Armenian Securities Exchange. ARARATBANK OJSC — a member of the securities exchange since January 2009 — will act as a market maker of the bonds above
Armenia’s National Mortgage Company Universal Credit Organization has refinanced some 11,000 loans over one decade of its presence at Armenia's market, of which 7,400 have been provided for acquisition of housing, and the remaining loans for repair and construction of detached houses, National Mortgage Company UCO Executive Director Edmond Vardumyan said in an exclusive interview with ARKA News Agency.
Starting from March 07, 2018, bonds with total nominal value of AMD 300,000,000 issued by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC listed on NASDAQ OMX Armenia and included in the bonds' main Abond list
On February 23, 2018 placement of nominal coupon bonds (NMCCB2I) issued by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (NMC RCO) took place at NASDAQ OMX Armenia
Starting from December 09, 2016, nominal coupon bonds issued by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (RCO CJSC) will be listed on NASDAQ OMX Armenia and included in the bonds main Abond list
On November 28, 2016 placement of nominal coupon bonds (NMCCB2H) issued by "National Mortgage Company" Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (RCO CJSC) took place at NASDAQ OMX Armenia
Starting from November 23, 2016, nominal coupon bonds issued by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (RCO CJSC) will be listed on NASDAQ OMX Armenia and included in the bonds main Abond list, the stock exchange said today
On November 09, 2016 placement of nominal coupon bonds (NMCCB2G) issued by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (RCO CJSC) took place at NASDAQ OMX Armenia
On May 20, 2016 placement of nominal discount bonds (NMCCB1E) by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (NMC RCO) took place at NASDAQ OMX Armenia
The National Mortgage Company (NMC) refinanced 4,644 mortgage loans worth a total of 37.4 billion drams as of June 24, 2014. Of them, 2,973 loans worth 28.8bln drams were refinanced in Yerevan and 1,671 loans worth 8.6bln drams in the country’s regions, the press office of the company reported
