Converse Bank bonds were bought in primary market within days

 Friday, April 26 2024 16:48:00
Converse Bank bonds were bought in primary market within days

ArmInfo. Within days, Converse Bank's dram coupon bonds were bought in the primary market in the  amount of 5 billion drams. It is noteworthy that this tranche was put up for sale together with the dollar bonds on April 17, and within a week the dram bonds were fully distributed. This is noted in a message from Converse Bank.

EDB forecasts near-zero inflation for 3rd quarter of 2023 
 Monday, August 7 2023 13:45

ArmInfo.Experts of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) forecast near-zero inflation for the  third quarter of this year. Among the factors are AMD appreciation,  reduced price pressure and monetary restraints.  

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 Fitch Upgrades Ardshinbank`s rating
 Friday, August 4 2023 18:03

ArmInfo.Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ardshinbank CJSC's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB-' from 'B+' with a stable outlook. At the same time, the bank's Viability Rating (VR) upgraded from "b+" to "bb-", highlighting the bank's strengthened position in Armenia's banking system and its exceptional financial performance.

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IDBank bonds can also be purchased online. The bank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds
 Thursday, August 3 2023 16:55

ArmInfo.On August 3, IDBank will issue the 2nd dollar tranche of registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2MER6 with the following conditions.

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Reduction of refinancing rate in Armenia is associated with  significant easing of inflationary environment
 Tuesday, August 1 2023 18:47

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia, having promptly reacted to curbing inflation, can now afford to reduce the refinancing rate for the second time. Deputy Chairman of the Central  Bank of the Republic of Armenia Armen Nurbekyan expressed this  opinion during today's press conference on the next reduction of the  refinancing rate from 10.5% to 10.25%.

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Armenia`s Central Bank reduces refinancing rate down to 10.25% 
 Tuesday, August 1 2023 13:01

ArmInfo. The Board of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) decided to reduce the refinancing rate by 0.25% - from 10.5% down to 10.25%, after two successive years of raising it  up to the historical maximum of 10.75% in late in 2022, which rate  remained unchanged until June 13, 2023. 

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Armenia`s international reserves reaching historical maximum 
 Tuesday, August 1 2023 12:59

ArmInfo.As of this July, Armenia's gross international reserves (GIR) totaled $3.909 bln - an  annual growth from 10.8% to 13.33% or up by $458.6 mln. Thus,  Armenia's GIR has neared their historical maximum. The share of  external convertible currency assets in Armenia's GIR is $3.898bln,  that of SDR at the IMF is $8.9 mln.

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Andranik Grigoryan: Capitalization of new opportunities involves the implementation of digital services and ensuring security
 Friday, July 28 2023 16:21

ArmInfo.Andranik Grigoryan, the CEO of Converse Bank, addressed key topics in an interview with AmCham magazine, including customer interests, digital financial services improvement, and Converse Bank's digital team organization. Read the full interview with Andranik Grigoryan.

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Highly profitable businesses could stop be considered microbusinesses 
 Friday, July 28 2023 16:15

ArmInfo.Areas of activity that are characterized by a high degree of profitability may be deprived of  the right to be considered micro-entrepreneurship entities and, accordingly, enjoy a preferential tax regime, Armenia's Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan told a press conference as he commented on expected changes in taxation of microbusinesses. 

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EasyPay unveils a new "Invite a friend" feature in the easywallet app, offering rewards to users for spreading the word about the convenience of digital payments
 Friday, July 28 2023 11:19

ArmInfo.EasyPay, one of the leading fintech platforms in Armenia, is excited to introduce the highly anticipated "Invite a friend" feature in their easywallet app. The new feature includes user rewards and promotes the ease and benefits of digital payments to a wider audience.

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S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Ardshinbank`s `B+/B` long-term and short-term rating and has upgraded the outlook to “Positive”
 Wednesday, July 26 2023 17:06

ArmInfo.American famous S&P Global Ratings company has improved the outlook on Ardshinbank, revising it to “Positive” from “Stable” and has affirmed 'B+/B' long-term and short-term issuer credit ratings on the bank.  Thus, the rating assigned to the Bank is equal to the sovereign rating level of the Republic of Armenia.

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Ameriabank, Ardshinbank in TOP-5 of list of 1000 largest taxpayers in  Armenia
 Wednesday, July 26 2023 17:04

ArmInfo.At the end of H1 2023 two Armenian banks, Ameriabank and Ardshinbank entered the TOP-5 of the list of 1000 largest taxpayers in Armenia, ranking 4th and 5th,  respectively, in annual terms (from 18th and 24th in H1 2022). This  is evidenced by the data of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia.

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New head of IMF Armenian office appointed
 Wednesday, July 26 2023 17:01

ArmInfo.On July 26, RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan received Dr. Mehdi Raissi, the  International Monetary Fund  (IMF) Resident Representative in Armenia  in connection with the completion of his mission in Armenia and Mr.  Umang Rawat, who replaced him at this post. Deputy Ministers of  Finance also attended the meeting.

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Ardshinbank became a partner of Sevan Startup Summit 2023
 Saturday, July 22 2023 16:55

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank will become a partner of Sevan Startup Summit 2023, which will be held on July 23-29 on the shore of the Lake Sevan and will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and startuppers from around the world.

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Ardshinbank terminates operations with the Unistream money transfer system
 Friday, July 21 2023 15:34

ArmInfo.From 21/07/2023, “Ardshinbank” CJSC terminates making money transfers via the Unistream fast money transfer system, the press service of the Bank reports.

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IDBank will issue dollar bonds
 Friday, July 21 2023 15:30

ArmInfo.On July 24 of this year, IDBank will issue a dollar tranche of registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2LER8 with the following conditions.

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Armenian banks` profit growth rates have slowed down significantly
 Thursday, July 20 2023 16:13

ArmInfo. The profit growth rates of Armenian banks slowed down significantly amid the ongoing serious slowdown in lending to the economy. Thus, the net profit of Armenian  banks increased by 24.8% per annum inH1 2023 (against a 2.8-fold jump  in the same period in 2022), reaching 73.6 billion drams ($367.8  million), while slowing down strongly in quarterly growth from  3.4-fold to 5.2% alone.

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ACRA affirms EDB credit ratings
 Thursday, July 20 2023 15:53

ArmInfo.ACRA Rating agency affirmed the credit ratings of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) on the international scale at A-, to a outlook, and under the national scale at  AAA(RU), to a outlook; note rating - A-; bond ratings - AAA(RU).

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USD transactions show manifold increase, with decline in RUB transactions in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market July 10 to 14
 Saturday, July 15 2023 11:05

ArmInfo. July 10 to 15, 2023, saw  a manifold increase in USD transactions, with a decline in RUB  transactions and no EUR transactions effected for the third week  running. Almost daily USD transactions were effected, with two RUB  transactions effected. No transactions were effected on Tuesday. USD  transactions showed a 9.8-fold increase against a 95.7% decline, with  RUB transactions showing a 59.5% decline against a 26.7% decline. As  a result, the total amount of USD transactions exceeded the total  amount of RUB transactions 6-fold, whereas RUB transactions exceeded  USD transactions 4-fold the previous week. 

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Ardshinbank recognized as the Best Bank in Armenia by Euromoney magazine in 2023
 Friday, July 14 2023 19:41

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank has been honored with the Euromoney magazine 2023 Award of Excellence as “The Best Bank in Armenia”. This recognition is a testament to Ardshinbank's exceptional performance, innovative approaches, and leading position as the largest service provider in the Armenian financial market. The annual Euromoney Awards celebrate banking excellence and innovation, honoring banks that demonstrate strong growth, customer focus and strategic vision.

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One USD, one RUB transactions effected in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market
 Saturday, July 8 2023 11:09

ArmInfo. July 3 to 7, 2023, USD and RUB transactions showed a decline, with no EUR transactions effected for the second week. USD and RUB transactions were effected only on Tuesday and Thursday. Specifically, USD transactions showed a 95.7% decline against a 4.1-fold growth, with RUB transactions showing a 26.7% decline against a 2.4-fold growth. As a result, the total amount of RUB transactions exceeded the total amount of USD transactions 4-fold. The previous week, USD transactions exceeding RUB 4-fold.

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