CBA Deputy Governor: No capital outflow in Armenia despite Middle  East tensions

 Wednesday, April 8 2026 20:06:16
CBA Deputy Governor: No capital outflow in Armenia despite Middle  East tensions

ArmInfo. As the situation in the Middle East worsened, there was an outflow of international investors from emerging markets. However,  there was no  capital outflow in Armenia, as stated by Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, speaking at the opening of the Doing Digital forum.

IDBank Participates in Regional Conference of the Union of Banks of Armenia, Presenting Innovative Tools for the SME Sector
 Wednesday, April 8 2026 18:44

ArmInfo.IDBank took part in the regional conference “Opportunities and Prospects for Cooperation between Business and the Banking System in Lori Region,” held in Vanadzor and organized by the Union of Banks of Armenia.

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Converse Bank at the SME Conference
 Wednesday, April 8 2026 15:20

ArmInfo. In Vanadzor, Lori, a regional conference on the topic “Opportunities and Prospects for Cooperation between Business and the Banking System in Lori Region” was held, initiated by the Union of Banks of Armenia, bringing together representatives of the banking system, state structures and the business community.

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Acba bank and the U.S.-based Interactive Brokers have signed an agreement
 Wednesday, April 8 2026 12:36

ArmInfo. Acba bank and one of the world’s leading online brokerage platforms, the U.S.-based Interactive Brokers, have signed an agreement that makes Interactive Brokers’ services available in Armenia through Acba bank.

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Up to 25% idcoin When Buying Airline Tickets with IDBank Premium Cards
 Wednesday, April 8 2026 12:18

ArmInfo. When planning your next trip, the first thing you consider is your budget — how much you can spend, how to find the best deals, and how to save while discovering new destinations.

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Armenia to exchange financial information with various countries  worldwide
 Wednesday, April 8 2026 12:15

ArmInfo.  Armenia will exchange financial information with various countries worldwide. At its April 8 meeting, the Committee on Economic Affairs of the National Assembly  of the Republic of Armenia issued a positive opinion on the draft  amendments to the Multilateral Agreement between Competent  Authorities on the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account  Information, submitted by the Government of the Republic of Armenia  for ratification.

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IDBank and Idram Alongside the “Matemik” NGO
 Tuesday, April 7 2026 18:19

ArmInfo.IDBank and Idram conducted a financial literacy course for children living in Vahagni and neighboring villages of the Lori region. The program provided around 60 children and adolescents with in-depth knowledge of the financial sector, savings, and responsible financial behavior.

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AraratBank in Lori: Competitive Solutions for Business and Economic Development
 Tuesday, April 7 2026 17:14

ArmInfo.Banks with their offerings, businesses with their ideas — together they discussed the opportunities for collaboration between the business sector and the banking sector in the Lori region. The regional forum, organized in Lori at the initiative of the Union of Banks of Armenia became a platform for dialogue between the business community, banks, and state institutions.

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IDBank Participates in Regional Conference of the Union of Banks of Armenia
 Tuesday, April 7 2026 13:00

ArmInfo. IDBank took part in the conference titled “Opportunities and Prospects for Cooperation between Business and the Banking System in Lori Region”, held in Vanadzor.

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Ardshinbank Presented a New Mortgage Offer at TOON EXPO 2026
 Tuesday, April 7 2026 12:06

ArmInfo. At the TOON EXPO 2026 exhibition, held from March 27 to 29 at the Meridian Expo Center in Yerevan, the Ardshinbank pavilion welcomed around 500 visitors who received professional consultations. A number of visitors were granted on-the-spot preliminary approvals for mortgage financing, while applications were also submitted during the event.

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Converse Bank Receives STP Excellence Award Once Again
 Tuesday, April 7 2026 11:56

ArmInfo.  Converse Bank has once again been awarded the STP Excellence Award for outstanding quality in SWIFT transfers.

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RA CB preparing package of legislative initiatives aimed at improving  risk management
 Monday, April 6 2026 13:36

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia is preparing a package of legislative initiatives aimed at improving risk management. This was announced by Central Bank  Chairman Martin Galstyan at a meeting of the National Assembly  Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs on April 6.

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RA CB: Armenia entering new period of crisis amid  Iranian-Israeli-American standoff
 Monday, April 6 2026 12:47

ArmInfo.  At its April 6 meeting, the National Assembly Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs approved the candidacy of Martin Galstyan,  renominated by the ruling Civil Contract faction for the position of  Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.

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Armenia`s inflation jumps to 4.5% as food prices surge
 Friday, April 3 2026 19:57

ArmInfo. Consumer price inflation in Armenia accelerated to 4.5% in March 2026, up from 3.3% during the  same period last year. According to the RA Statistical Committee, the primary driver behind this spike is the rapid increase in food costs, which rose by 7.8% annually. 

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IDBank to Provide Scholarships Worth 35 Million Drams to 103 Artsakh Students at YSU
 Friday, April 3 2026 18:27

ArmInfo.IDBank has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Yerevan State University. Within the framework of its “Side by Side” social responsibility initiative, the Bank will finance the tuition fees of 103 Artsakh students, amounting to more than AMD 35 million.

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From March 30-April 3, 2026, dollar, ruble transactions decreased in  Armenia`s Interbank FX  market
 Friday, April 3 2026 18:08

ArmInfo.From March 30 to April 3, 2026, there was a decrease in dollar and ruble transactions in Armenia's  interbank foreign exchange market, while euro transactions have been suspended for over a month.

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Ministry of Finance, ADB agree to continue close cooperation to  support Armenia`s sustainable development
 Friday, April 3 2026 16:54

ArmInfo.The final meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Operations Review and Programming Mission (CORPM) was held under the chairmanship of Edgar Mkrtchyan, Deputy Minister of Finance of Armenia.

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AraratBank Receives STP Excellence Award from Commerzbank AG
 Friday, April 3 2026 09:58

ArmInfo. AraratBank has been honored with the Quality Excellence Award (STP Award 2025) for the 10th time by Commerzbank AG.

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Ameriabank Recognized as Best GTFP Issuing Bank in the Caucasus Region by IFC
 Thursday, April 2 2026 18:32

ArmInfo.Ameriabank has been recognized as the Best Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) Issuing Bank in the Caucasus region at the 2026 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Awards Ceremony.

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World Autism Awareness Day reminds us: culture is how we learn to see and embrace one another.
 Thursday, April 2 2026 15:04

ArmInfo. April 2 marks World Autism Awareness Day.

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Safe environment – Equal opportunities
 Thursday, April 2 2026 14:15

ArmInfoWomen’s Month is another opportunity to speak about the role of women in society and business, attitudes toward them, leadership, and equal opportunities for every member of society. Idram and IDBank, in collaboration with the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), will highlight the importance of these principles, their adoption, and their promotion through an upcoming series of articles.

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