Armenian Banking Days in Germany

 Thursday, June 11 2026 17:00:05
Armenian Banking Days in Germany

ArmInfo. On 9 June an official reception entitled “Armenian Banking Days in Germany” was held in Frankfurt at the initiative of the Union of Banks of Armenia, dedicated to strengthening cooperation between the financial sectors of Armenia and Europe.

Ardshinbank Once Again Becomes Flagship Sponsor of the EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum
 Thursday, June 11 2026 16:31

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank has once again assumed the role of Flagship Sponsor of the Annual Meeting and Business Forum of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), reaffirming its active engagement in the international financial cooperation and economic development agenda.

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Financial Literacy Training for Young Chess Players: Idram & IDBank
 Thursday, June 11 2026 16:17

ArmInfo. Idram and IDBank continue their traditional series of financial and digital literacy training programs. This time, the training was held for students of the Arabkir Chess School.

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EU regulated Capital Intelligence Rating Agency Assigns BBB  International Rating to EDB with Stable Outlook
 Thursday, June 11 2026 10:24

ArmInfo.Capital Intelligence Rating Agency Ltd (CI Ratings), regulated by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has assigned first-time BBB long-term and A2 short-term foreign currency credit ratings to Eurasian  Development Bank (EDB) with a stable outlook.

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Junius is back — with a new tournament and valuable prizes
 Wednesday, June 10 2026 15:00

ArmInfo.If you have already played Junius in the Idram Junior app, then you know it is a place where you can play, learn and compete.

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IMF projects 5.3-5.5% GDP growth for Armenia in 2026-2027, inflation  rise to 4.2-3.6%, and  decrease in unemployment to 12.8-12.7%
 Wednesday, June 10 2026 14:37

ArmInfo.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its GDP growth forecast for Armenia for 2026 and 2027, initially projecting a slowdown to 5.3%  (from 7.1% in 2025), but then an acceleration to 5.5%. This is noted  in the IMF report, which also provides a forecast for the GDP  deflator index, which will decline to 103.2% in 2026 (from 103.6% in  2025) and then continue to move downward to 103% in 2027.

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IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under Stand-By Arrangement  with Armenia
 Wednesday, June 10 2026 13:15

ArmInfo.The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia.

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From Small Steps to Big Changes: “The Power of One Dram” Turns 6
 Tuesday, June 9 2026 14:54

ArmInfo.Six years, around 45 foundations, more than 55 projects, and a budget reaching 300 million AMD. These are not just numbers; they are a vivid reflection of collective strength, trust, and deep-rooted partnership.

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Armenian bankers meet with their German colleagues from LBBW
 Tuesday, June 9 2026 12:22

ArmInfo. On June 8, a meeting was held in Stuttgart, Germany, at the initiative of the Union of Banks of Armenia and Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg (LBBW), bringing together the executives of Armenian banks, senior representatives of the Central Bank of Armenia, and Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg.

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CBA facing personnel shortage
 Monday, June 8 2026 13:38

ArmInfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia has begun to  lose ground to the competition from the country's commercial banks in  terms of salaries for qualified personnel. Martin Galstyan, head of  the country's central bank, stated this at parliamentary hearings.

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Ameriabank and FMO Sign EUR 120 Million Agreement to Support MSMEs and Advance Green Finance in Armenia
 Sunday, June 7 2026 09:20

ArmInfoAmeriabank and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have signed a EUR 120 million loan agreement during the EBRD Annual Meeting held in Riga, Latvia. The agreement aims to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia and further promote sustainable development through green financing.

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Armenia`s FX Market: USD transactions surge sharply in first week of  June 2026, RUB trades show growth
 Friday, June 5 2026 19:18

ArmInfo.  Dollar transactions increased significantly and ruble transactions showed growth in Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market from June 1 to 5, 2026.  Euro transactions have not been carried out for 3.5 months.  Specifically, the trend for dollar transactions reversed from a 67%  contraction to a substantial, nearly 20-fold increase. A similar  turnaround was observed in ruble transactions, which rebounded from a  68.3% decline to register a 25.5% growth. This allowed the weekly  volume of dollar transactions to regain its dominance over ruble  trades, albeit by a narrow margin; just a week prior, ruble  transactions still dominated, outstripping dollar volumes by a factor  of 15.3.

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0% Commission on Leveraged Share Purchases via the ARARATBANK Trading Platform
 Friday, June 5 2026 15:43

ArmInfo.AraratBank is introducing a new and unprecedented trading offer. Starting from June 11, all leveraged share purchase transactions executed through the ARARATBANK Trading Platform (ATP) will be carried out with 0% overnight financing fee (SWAP commission).

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Customer Appreciation Day in Gyumri: IDBank
 Friday, June 5 2026 09:00

ArmInfo.This time, IDBank’s Customer Appreciation Day, filled with surprises and gratitude, was held at the Bank’s Gyumri branch. Bringing this now traditional event to the regions is part of the Bank’s commitment to staying closer to its customers.

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Solis CJSC, managed by Amber Capital and combining a portfolio of solar power plants, issues bonds
 Thursday, June 4 2026 15:24

ArmInfo.Solis CJSC, a holding company managed by Amber Capital and combining a portfolio of solar power plants, is launching the public placement of nominal coupon-paying USD bonds with total face value of USD 2 million (total quantity – 20,000 bonds). The bond placement arranger is Ameriabank.

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EBRD forecasts 5.5% GDP growth in Armenia in 2026-2027
 Wednesday, June 3 2026 14:14

ArmInfo.Real GDP expanded by 7.2 per cent year on year in 2025 in Armenia, with a broad-based expansion led by construction, ICT and financial services, all of which posted double-digit growth, reads the June 2026 report Regional Economic Prospects in the EBRD Regions. 

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Simple Talks: A Fresh Take on Finance with AraratBank 
 Wednesday, June 3 2026 14:07

ArmInfo.AraratBank and the From Simple to Simple financial literacy podcast have launched Simple Talks, a new collaborative series intended to make financial topics easier to understand through practical examples and clear explanations of financial concepts and terminology.

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Ameriabank Won in 4 Categories at AMX Awards 2026
 Wednesday, June 3 2026 11:51

ArmInfo.Ameriabank received 4 awards at the annual AMX Awards ceremony, taking home three awards from Armenia Stock Exchange and one from the Central Depository of Armenia. 

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Armenia and Kazakhstan stock exchanges  sign MoU to  enhance regional  capital market integration within Tabadul Hub platform
 Tuesday, June 2 2026 20:28

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Stock Exchange (AMX) and the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement marks an important step toward deeper cooperation between the two exchanges and further integration of regional capital markets through the Tabadul Hub initiative launched by ADX, creating new opportunities for cross-border collaboration and market connectivity. 

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Armenia Stock Exchange honors top capital market participants at AMX  Awards 2026
 Tuesday, June 2 2026 19:31

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Stock Exchange and the Central Depository awarded the most active participants of the capital market at the AMX AWARDS 2026. This is one of the most significant events in Armenia's financial sector,  held annually.

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Idram Becomes a Partner of “Little Mher”
 Tuesday, June 2 2026 10:00

ArmInfo.The region’s first AI-generated feature-length animated film, “Little Mher,” has premiered on the big screen. Idram, through its Idram Junior app, is a partner in the creation of the film.

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