Salary Is More Than Just Income: How to Turn It into a Financial Tool. IDBank Friday, August 28 2026 18:23:12
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 ArmInfo.When we talk about salary, we usually focus first and foremost on how much we earn. But have you ever considered that two people with the same income can have significantly different financial situations? |
Friday, August 28 2026 18:21
ArmInfo. On the Armenian interbank currency market from August 24 to 28, ruble activity and a significant jump in euro transactions were accompanied by a significant decline in dollar transactions. >>> |
Friday, August 28 2026 14:48
ArmInfo. The net inflow of private transfers to Armenia in the first half of 2026 showed a significant annual increase of 2.3 times (from a 1.3% decline a year ago), reaching $1.4 billion. Meanwhile, the net inflow of non-commercial transfers increased by 21.7% (almost the same as a year ago - 22.6%), reaching $380.4 million. The share of non-commercial transfers in the total net inflow decreased to 28% (after increasing a year ago from 43% to 53%). This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of Armenia. >>> |
Friday, August 28 2026 11:32
ArmInfo. Non-cash transactions have been steadily gaining ground in the Armenian plastic card market, increasing to 60.7% of the total by July 2026 (from 55.8% a year ago), exceeding AMD 2.3 trillion ($6.3 billion) in absolute terms in the first half of the year. This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of Armenia on transactions made in Armenia and abroad using cards issued by Armenian banks. >>> |
Thursday, August 27 2026 12:36
ArmInfo. By July 2026, the number of virtual POS terminals (vPOS) in Armenia reached 6,258,000, of which 50.6%, or 3,169,000, were used in retail, catering, and service outlets. The number of vPOS terminals increased by 17.8%, or 945 units, and traditional POS terminals by 16.1%, or 14,349 units. This is clearly explained by the increased use of cashless payments, which became mandatory with the introduction of legislative restrictions on cash transactions in July 2022. This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia. >>> |
Wednesday, August 26 2026 19:33
ArmInfo. Luxembourg holding company AGE S.A., operating within the Arins Group LLC ecosystem, announces the entry into a binding agreement with Dhabi Group to acquire Terabank JSC (JSC Terabank) and The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel in Georgia. As noted in a statement provided to ArmInfo by Ardshinbank, AGE S.A. is subject to regulatory approval. >>> |
Wednesday, August 26 2026 15:58
ArmInfo. Concerts, festivals, sports matches, and other popular events traditionally attract not only spectators but also scammers. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia regularly warns of this danger, while the schemes themselves are becoming increasingly varied -from fake websites to reselling the exact same ticket to dozens of people. >>> |
Wednesday, August 26 2026 15:23
ArmInfo. By July 2026, the Armenian plastic card market will already have 5.5 million cards, with annual growth accelerating from 15.1% to 20.2%. These are primarily microprocessor cards with NFC chips - 4.8 million, or 87% of the total number (versus 83.5% a year ago), with annual growth remaining at 29%. According to data from the Central Bank of Armenia, local Arca microprocessor cards with NFC chips have seen significant annual growth. >>> |
Tuesday, August 25 2026 20:38
ArmInfo. For the second consecutive year, Vanadzor's central square turned into a major sports arena. The ''VMF Vanadzor Half Marathon 2026'' brought together over 600 runners from various regions of Armenia and abroad. >>> |
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:47
ArmInfo. Ardshinbank, one of Armenia's largest banks, is interested in acquiring Georgia's TeraBank. This was reported by bm.ge, citing a statement from the National Bank of Georgia. >>> |
Monday, August 24 2026 16:51
ArmInfo. S&P Global Ratings affirmed Armenia's long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings for foreign and local currency obligations at 'BB-/B', maintaining the positive outlook on the long-term ratings. S&P Global Ratings expects Armenia's GDP growth to slow to 4.9% in 2026 (from 7.1% in 2025), followed by an acceleration to 5.1% in 2027. Exports are expected to recover from a double-digit decline to 2.2% growth in 2026, accelerating to 3.7% in 2027. This is noted in a statement from S&P Global Ratings, which presents the rationale for this credit action. >>> |
Friday, August 21 2026 20:41
ArmInfo. On August 21, $193.7 million was purchased at an average rate of 364.93 drams/$1 and $179.7 million was sold at an average rate of 365.40 drams/$1 on the intra-bank foreign exchange market in Armenia. This is more than 4-5 times more than the purchase and sale volumes of the previous day (August 20), with the buying rate increasing by 1.35 points and the selling rate decreasing by 0.5 points. Moreover, from Monday through Thursday inclusive, the volume of dollar purchases on the intra-bank foreign exchange market fluctuated within the range of $27-42.4 million and sales - in the range of $42.4-68.7 million, and the rate in both cases decreased. This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of Armenia. >>> |
Friday, August 21 2026 18:31
ArmInfo. IDBank and the "Dekavva Fund" Charitable Foundation have launched a collaboration within the framework of the "Side by Side" program. The initiative is implemented within the framework of the "Harehas" socio-educational program, building on its experience in community development and education, as well as in identifying and fostering human potential. >>> |
Friday, August 21 2026 18:02
ArmInfo. Expenditures aimed at safeguarding the interests of the Republic of Armenia in international courts and ensuring the enforcement of adopted rulings and decisions have increased significantly. This is according to a report by the Luys Foundation, which analyzed the execution report of the state budget of the Republic of Armenia for the first half of 2026. >>> |
Thursday, August 20 2026 18:04
ArmInfo. AMIO Bank, with record speed and just 30 hours after the issue launch, fully placed its registered, coupon, non-certificated, and non-convertible dram bonds totaling 6 billion drams. According to AMIO Bank's announcement, the placement began on August 17th, and successful completion was announced on August 19th. >>> |
Thursday, August 20 2026 12:46
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Wednesday, August 19 2026 15:34
ArmInfo.For the second consecutive year, the Armenian banking system has maintained a high growth rate of non-performing loans (NPLs). This is evidenced by the Financial Rating of Armenian Banks as of June 30, 2026, prepared by IC ArmInfo on the basis of published financial statements and additionally requested data (including credit risk data). According to analysts, NPL growth, which barely slowed from 39% to 32% year-on-year by mid-year, is nevertheless increasingly weighing on profits, which are "melting" due to write-offs. >>> |
Wednesday, August 19 2026 14:40
ArmInfo.Consumer loans dominate not only in volume, but also in toxicity >>> |
Wednesday, August 19 2026 09:56
ArmInfo.The popular Junius tournament in the Idram Junior app is being held for the final time, once again giving children the opportunity to learn through play and win valuable prizes. >>> |
Wednesday, August 19 2026 09:31
ArmInfo.The range of companies listed on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) continues to expand, contributing to the development of the capital market and creating new opportunities for businesses. >>> |
Monday, August 17 2026 15:50
ArmInfo. September 1st is right around the corner, which means the back-to-school rush is officially underway. >>> |
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