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.
A hypothetical ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine would not have a significant immediate impact on the banking sector of Central Asian and Caucasus countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, according to a commentary by S&P Global Ratings analysts, as reported by FrankMedia.
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.
On October 12, 2021, S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘B+’ long-term foreign- and local-currency sovereign credit ratings to Armenia. At the same time, it assigned its ‘B’ short-term foreign- and local currency ratings. The outlook is positive. It also assigned its 'BB-' transfer and convertibility assessment to Armenia
U.S. stocks suffered their biggest one-day slide in nearly seven weeks on Monday as a withering selloff among energy companies, which closely tracked oil’s continued price slide, dragged down key benchmark indexes
Ireland’s credit rating was upgraded one level by Standard & Poor’s, which said the strengthening economy will help the government reduce its debt, Bloomberg reported
Standard and Poor's raised the outlook for India's "BBB-minus" rating to "stable" from "negative," saying the country's government mandate and improved political setting offered a conducive environment for reforms, Reuters reported
U.S. stocks edged higher on Tuesday to lift the S&P 500 just a hair above the 2,000 mark, its first close above that milestone, after data that pointed to a brighter future for the economy
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services yesterday revised the outlook to negative on 18 Russian banks and to stable on one other and affirmed the counterparty credit ratings on these banks. In addition, the ratings on 13 banks has been affirmed; their outlooks remain unchanged, S&P reports
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed the Arab Republic of Egypt's rating, citing evidence of bilateral donors' willingness to provide funding to avert an external financing crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported today
Rating Agency Standard and Poor`s raised on Wednesday Cyprus` long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to `CCC+` from `SD` (selective default) with a stable outlook, following the successful exchange of €1 billion government bond`s with longer maturities, RBC reported citing Reuters
Russian state-owned Oil Company Rosneft OJSC (Rosneft) has completed the acquisition of TNK-BP International Ltd. for $44.4 billion in cash and 12.84% of its treasury stock
