“The Golden Hour”: IDBank explains how to respond effectively to a scam attack

 Thursday, October 8 2026 15:22:34
“The Golden Hour”: IDBank explains how to respond effectively to a scam attack

ArmInfo.In medicine, there is a concept known as the “golden hour” – the critical time after an injury when assistance is most effective. The same applies to digital and financial security: if your data is compromised, every minute counts: it is during the first hours after an attack that criminals try to withdraw money from your accounts, apply for loans in your name, steal your account passwords․

BACEE International Conference Kicks Off with Converse Bank as Lead Sponsor 
 Thursday, October 8 2026 13:42

ArmInfo.The Bank Pekao FI Day & 52nd BACEE International Banking Conference has kicked off in Warsaw, with Converse Bank serving as the event’s Lead Sponsor. 

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Donate Blood, Save Lives: Idram&IDBank
 Wednesday, October 7 2026 17:41

ArmInfo.To support the replenishment of necessary blood supplies and promote a culture of blood donation, Idram and IDBank have joined the voluntary blood donation initiative organized by the Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center.

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The French Development Agency will provide Armenia with two loans totaling 270 million euros.
 Wednesday, October 7 2026 16:15

ArmInfo. As part of its annual consultations with the Armenian authorities, the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a financing agreement for €270 million.

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Ameriabank became the general sponsor of the Bold Business 2031 forum.
 Tuesday, October 6 2026 17:53

ArmInfo. Ameriabank, a pioneer in technological transformation, served as the general sponsor of the Bold Business 2031 forum. The event, organized by LinkedIn Local Yerevan, took place in Yerevan, bringing together the business community, including business leaders, investors, representatives of government and international agencies, diplomats, and experts. The goal of the event was to unite business communities from various fields on a single platform and create a forum for communication. Key topics on the current agenda included the development of artificial intelligence, new technologies, and networking.

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The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia attended the opening ceremony of the new head office of Acba Bank
 Tuesday, October 6 2026 12:00

ArmInfo. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening ceremony of Acba Bank's new head office yesterday.

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The opening of the STATUS Center officially marked the relaunch of Ardshinbank’s STATUS service
 Monday, October 5 2026 18:23

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank has opened a new STATUS Center at 66 Teryan Street in Yerevan. With the opening of the new center, the bank’s STATUS service was officially relaunched. STATUS is a premium personal banking and financial services package that brings together customers’ day-to-day banking needs, wealth management, and a comprehensive range of lifestyle-oriented solutions within a single system.

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From September 28 to October 2, both dollar and ruble transactions were actively conducted on the Armenian Interbank Currency Exchange.
 Friday, October 2 2026 17:53

ArmInfo. From September 28 to October 2, both dollar and ruble transactions were active on the Armenian Interbank Currency Exchange. However, euro transactions have been dormant for over a month. Specifically, dollar transactions accelerated from 65% to 79%, while ruble transactions increased from a 27.4% decline to an 18.3% increase. As a result, the weekly volume of dollar transactions regained its dominance over ruble transactions, but the gap was small, compared to the previous week when ruble transactions still dominated, with the gap narrowing from 3.3 times to 1.5 times.

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Armenia`s gross international reserves continue to set a new record month after month, exceeding $6.5 billion by September 2026.
 Wednesday, September 30 2026 19:05

ArmInfo.  Armenia's gross international reserves (GIR) increased by 54% year-on-year or $2.3 billion by September 2026, setting a new record at over $6.532 billion, while in the same period of 2025 the growth was more modest by 17.7% or $638.7 million - to $4.243 billion. In August alone, GIR grew moderately - by 6% (or $343.5 million), against a more moderate growth of 4.3% (or $173.6 million) a year earlier in the same month. Over the 8 months of this year, GIR increased by 28.4% (or $1.446 billion), while a year ago, for the same period, a relatively modest growth of 15.1% (or $558 million) was recorded. This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.

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Ameriabank named Most Innovative Digital Bank in Armenia, alongside 9 Global Finance Digital Banking Awards
 Wednesday, September 30 2026 17:33

ArmInfo.Ameriabank has received nine awards at the prestigious Global Finance’s Best Digital Bank Awards, including eight awards at the country level and one regional recognition.

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The new investment law should contain incentives for investors, according to the Deputy Minister of Economy.
 Wednesday, September 30 2026 16:10

ArmInfo. The new investment law should include incentives for investors. Deputy Economy Minister Tigran Gasparyan stated this during a panel discussion at the second investment and financial forum in Armenia, which is being held under the theme: "Time of Opportunities: Armenia in the New Architecture of Global Markets."

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Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia: The banking sector in the investment segment still does not have a developed culture
 Wednesday, September 30 2026 16:02

ArmInfo. Armenia's banking sector still lacks a well-established investment culture—for both private clients and large investors. This was stated by Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, during a panel discussion at the second Investment and Financial Forum in Armenia entitled "Time of Opportunities: Armenia in the New Architecture of Global Markets."

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The Central Bank presented the results of the "Armenia Climate Risk Maps" project.
 Wednesday, September 30 2026 15:04

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia presented the results of the "Armenia Climate Risk Maps" project, implemented with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project's goal is to develop a unified, data-driven, and practical toolkit for assessing physical climate risks in Armenia. As noted in a statement by the Central Bank of Armenia, the presentation took place yesterday.

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"The Boss Ordered an Urgent Money Transfer": IDBank Warns of Employer Impersonation Fraud
 Wednesday, September 30 2026 14:40

ArmInfo. Receiving an unexpected message from the CEO or from the direct supervisor is stressful on its own. But what if the executive demands an urgent payment, warns of a "confidential transaction," and asks you not to tell anyone? Many employees choose to carry out the order without asking questions. This is precisely the foundation of one of the most dangerous schemes known as "Fake Boss" or "CEO fraud."

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The Central Bank of Armenia launched the annual meeting of the Financial Education Technical Assistance Program (TAIP) on "Strengthening Financial Resilience."
 Tuesday, September 29 2026 18:10

ArmInfo. On September 29, the annual meeting of the regional technical assistance program for financial education of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands on the topic of "Strengthening financial stability" began at the Central Bank of Armenia. As noted in the Central Bank of Armenia's statement, the meeting will continue for two more days and will include further discussions and exchange of experiences on financial education and financial sustainability.

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RA Prime Minister: Programs implemented jointly with the IMF contribute to the effective implementation of the Armenian government`s reform program
 Tuesday, September 29 2026 16:44

ArmInfo. On September 29, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Alexander Timan, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia.

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Financial literacy among children: Idram&IDBank
 Monday, September 28 2026 20:03

ArmInfo. Did you know that, on average, only 11% of 15-year-old students in OECD countries demonstrate capabilities corresponding to the highest, 5th level of financial literacy?

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Converse Bank is Lead Sponsor of the BACEE International Banking Conference
 Monday, September 28 2026 15:04

ArmInfo.Converse Bank will participate as a Lead Sponsor in the Bank Pekao FI Day & 52nd BACEE International Banking Conference, to be held on October 8–9 in Warsaw. The conference is one of the key international events organized by the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE).

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The Union of Banks of Armenia discussed financial and economic issues with the IMF delegation.
 Monday, September 28 2026 14:45

ArmInfo. The Union of Banks of Armenia hosted a delegation of the International Monetary Fund, led by Chairman Alexander Ferenc Timan.

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Rate.Trading: Currency Exchange on a New Digital Platform
 Friday, September 25 2026 17:48

ArmInfo.The development of digital financial services today involves not only improving existing banking products but also creating specialized platforms that make financial services more efficient and accessible.

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A Career Start with Idram and IDBank
 Friday, September 25 2026 17:42

ArmInfo.            In today's world, the most valuable capital is not finance, but knowledge; this is why Idram and IDBank view education as a strategic investment in the future.

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