BSTDB and Ameriabank Join Forces to Boost SME Financing in Armenia

 Friday, March 27 2026 12:36:46
BSTDB and Ameriabank Join Forces to Boost SME Financing in Armenia

ArmInfoAmeriabank and the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) have signed an agreement for a subordinated loan of up to EUR 15 million to support private sector development and job creation in the country.

The Union of Banks of Armenia receives IMF delegation 
 Thursday, March 26 2026 17:37

ArmInfo.The Union of Banks of Armenia today hosted the IMF mission team and the representatives of Armenia's  banking sector.  The meeting was attended by Alexander Ferenc Tieman, Head of the IMF Mission in Armenia, Ruben Melikyan, Deputy Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia and representatives of commercial  banks of Armenia.

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Get 1% idcoin at TOON EXPO with Idram&IDBank
 Thursday, March 26 2026 17:02

ArmInfo.IDBank is participating in TOON EXPO 2026 and will be present from March 27 to 29 with attractive mortgage loan offers, surprise gifts, and expert support to help you purchase the home of your dreams.

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EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

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Financial Literacy Course at YSU: Idram and IDBank
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 20:43

ArmInfo.IDBank and Idram continue to promote financial literacy among children, students, and adults as part of their social responsibility programs.

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Armenia planning to introduce mechanisms for electronic transfer of  information containing banking secrecy
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 14:40

ArmInfo.  Armenia plans to introduce mechanisms for the electronic transfer of information containing banking secrecy. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and a package of related laws in the first reading at its plenary session  on March 25.

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Ameriabank named the Best Bank in Armenia for 2026 by Global Finance magazine
 Tuesday, March 24 2026 11:45

ArmInfoAmeriabank was named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 33rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. The winning 23 banks were chosen in nearly 150 countries and territories with consideration of criteria such as growth in assets, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, business development and innovation.

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The UBA met with an IMF representative
 Monday, March 23 2026 20:30

ArmInfo. Daniel Azatyan, President of the Union of Banks of Armenia, received Marnix von Rey, Member of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Managing Director for Armenia.

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IDBank warns about scams disguised as remote work.
 Monday, March 23 2026 17:39

ArmInfo.Cases of fraud have been registered in Armenia involving social networks and messengers promoting "easy money-making" schemes. Individuals are offered high earnings with supposedly no extra effort. In practice, this almost always means one thing: they want to extract information from you that you should never provide.

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By the end of February 2026, Armenia`s public debt has dropped below  the final figure for 2025: Is this an objective reality or a digital  balancing act
 Monday, March 23 2026 16:33

ArmInfo.By the end of February 2026, Armenia's public debt had increased by $229 million compared to the end of December 2025, rising from $13.906 billion (381.4 per $) to $14.135 billion (377 per $). However, as of December 31, 2025, Armenia's public debt, according to the Ministry of Finance's final data for 2025, had already reached $14.531 billion (an increase of approximately $1.7 billion, or 13.1% - ed.).

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AraratBank Donates Proceeds from "Armenian Legends and Poems" to the City of Smile Foundation
 Monday, March 23 2026 11:54

ArmInfo. AraratBank continues to support the treatment of children fighting cancer and malignant blood diseases through its ongoing collaboration with the foundation across various programs.

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From March 16 to 20, 2026, dollar and ruble transactions in Armenia`s  foreign exchange market saw significant growth 
 Friday, March 20 2026 17:24

ArmInfo.In Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market, transactions involving dollars and rubles saw significant growth from March 16 to 20, 2026, while euro transactions remained stagnant for the third consecutive week. The  increase in dollar transactions slowed slightly from 76.4% to 76%, while ruble transactions accelerated from 2.3 times to 3.4 times. 

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Deputy Finance Minister: goals set for public debt achieved,  buffer  zone  established
 Friday, March 20 2026 15:41

ArmInfo.Armenia's public debt trends are manageable - the intended goals have been achieved, and a certain buffer zone has been created. Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan made this statement at a meeting of the National Assembly's relevant committee on March 20, when presenting a report on the progress and results of  the Government Program (2021-2026) for 2025.

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Ministry of Finance: Armenia advancing its energy resilience with  additional 135 million euros from  EC and  German government
 Thursday, March 19 2026 20:51

ArmInfo. On March 19, 2026, in the presence of RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, representatives of the RA government, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia Claudia Busch, EU Commissioner Marta Kos, as well as representatives of KFW and the European Investment Bank (EIB), RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan and KFW Director Veronica Garcia del Arco signed  agreements for loans and grants totaling 135 million euros to finance the Caucasus Transmission Network project. 

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RA Finance Ministry discusses new SBA program supported by IMF 
 Thursday, March 19 2026 19:11

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan received a delegation led by Alexander  Ferenc Timan, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia. IMF Deputy Managing Director Marnix van Rij also attended the meeting.

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The Power of One Dram Joins the Final Phase of the Symphonic Forest Project
 Thursday, March 19 2026 18:42

ArmInfo.Within the framework of the "The Power of One Dram" initiative, AMD 4,644,456 collected during February was transferred to the “Matemik” NGO to support the implementation and development of the organization’s educational programs.

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Idram&IDBank’s Special Offer at Dalma Garden Mall
 Thursday, March 19 2026 17:15

ArmInfo.The gift-filled giveaway is taking place this time at Dalma Garden Mall, making your shopping weekend more rewarding and full of surprises.

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IDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation
 Wednesday, March 18 2026 15:03

ArmInfo. IDBank and Idram continue their cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation within the framework of educational and social programs, contributing to youth development and fostering positive change in communities.

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Armenia targets "fake bankruptcies" with sweeping new legal code
 Wednesday, March 18 2026 14:30

ArmInfo. Armenia is undertaking another attempt to resolve bankruptcy-related issues. During its March 18 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on State and Legal Affairs issued a positive opinion on the Bankruptcy Code and a supporting package of related laws submitted by the RA government for first reading.

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Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade 
 Tuesday, March 17 2026 21:05

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia forecasts a GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026 and then 5.7-5.3% in 2027, also expecting an improvement in foreign trade dynamics. As a result, the absolute value of GDP will increase to 12.6-12.2 trillion drams (in 2026 from an actual 11.3 trillion drams in 2025), with subsequent growth to 13.8-13.3 trillion drams in 2027, as noted in the Central Bank of Armenia's March report, "Monetary Policy for Q1 2026."

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Martin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains high
 Tuesday, March 17 2026 19:43

ArmInfo. Events surrounding Iran have impacted the country risk premium dynamics in Armenia, pushing it upward by 20 basis points, while over the past year, the risk premium has decreased significantly by 100 basis  points, as stated by Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, during a press conference on March 17.

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