Tuesday, January 13 2026 14:55

Union of Banks of Armenia, EFPA Europe launch Branch Manager  qualification program

Union of Banks of Armenia, EFPA Europe launch Branch Manager  qualification program

ArmInfo. The Union of Banks of Armenia and EFPA Europe/European Financial Planning Association have launched a new phase of cooperation.

As reported by the UBA, within the framework of the EFPA-Armenia  program event, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the  Union of Banks of Armenia and EFPA, marking the launch of a new  international qualification program - EFPA Branch Manager.

In addition to the existing international qualifications EIA, EIP,  EFA, EFP, and ESG, professionals in the financial and banking sector  now have the opportunity to obtain the Branch Manager qualification  as well.  Welcome remarks were delivered by Daniel Azatyan, President  of the Union of Banks of Armenia; Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Governor of  the Central Bank of Armenia; Peter Asmussen, EFA, HonCFP, Vice  Chairman of EFPA Europe; Roger H. Hartmann, ESG Advisor, Chairman of  EFPA Luxembourg and Patrick Levaldaur, Secretaire General/Chairman of  SQC EFPA Luxembourg ASBL.

The event also featured a presentation of the program's results,  followed by a certificate award ceremony for EFPA program graduates  (European Investment Assistant and ESG Advisor qualifications).  The  Union of Banks of Armenia and EFPA confirmed their intention to  continue cooperation, aimed at developing internationally qualified  professionals and supporting the sustainable growth of Armenia's  financial sector.