Armenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreased Friday, May 8 2026 18:46:57
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 ArmInfo. From May 5 to 8, 2026, both USD and RUB transactions decreased in Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market. Euro transactions have not been carried out for nearly three months. The decrease in dollar transactions accelerated from 37.2% to 70.1%, and the trend in ruble transactions also declined by 13% (from a 12.4% increase). |
Friday, May 8 2026 16:10
ArmInfo. EIB Group (EIB and EIF) will provide a partial portfolio guarantee unlocking up to €106.25 million in new SME financing. >>> |
Friday, May 8 2026 15:19
ArmInfo. The April beneficiary of ‘’The Power of One Dram’’ initiative was the “Davitbek Games” Foundation. The accumulated 5,293,423 AMD will give an opportunity to the foundation to expand its activities by reaching more young people within the framework of the annual pan-Armenian competition-festival held in Syunik. >>> |
Friday, May 8 2026 14:15
ArmInfo. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) - jointly the EIB Group - are joining forces with Ameriabank to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia. >>> |
Thursday, May 7 2026 18:27
ArmInfo.The Yerevan Spring ID Cup, organized with the support of IDBank, has successfully concluded. The tournament brought together 164 young chess players, whose exciting and hard-fought matches determined the winners and prize recipients. Alongside the main awards, the top participants also received special cash prizes from IDBank. >>> |
Thursday, May 7 2026 13:32
ArmInfo. On May 7, Visa, the global leader in digital payments, announced the appointment of Sergey Martinchuk as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Ukraine, Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Based in Kyiv, Martinchuk will be responsible for Visa's operations and strategy in 17 countries, according to a Visa announcement. >>> |
Wednesday, May 6 2026 21:50
ArmInfoToday, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan received a delegation led by European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Karl Nehammer. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan also participated in the meeting. >>> |
Wednesday, May 6 2026 17:36
ArmInfo.The Moneytun international fast money transfer system is celebrating its 20th anniversary, while AraratBank and Moneytun mark 10 years of their partnership. >>> |
Wednesday, May 6 2026 17:25
ArmInfo.Ardshinbank continues to support the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia by improving financing conditions and expanding opportunities available to businesses. >>> |
Wednesday, May 6 2026 15:08
ArmInfo. Evocabank and Proparco-AFD have signed a €20 million credit agreement aimed at supporting women's entrepreneurship and the development of renewable energy in Armenia. >>> |
Wednesday, May 6 2026 15:05
ArmInfo. Ameriabank and Proparco, a subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group) signed a €75 million credit agreement. Signed during French President Emmanuel Macron’s State Visit to Armenia, the agreement aims to support Armenian agriculture and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). >>> |
Tuesday, May 5 2026 17:20
ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia expects stable domestic demand to remain high, driven by several factors: an increase in average income, a rise in savings up to a maximum of 23% of GDP, and an increase in consumer loans (partly related to mortgages). Inflation in the services sector is also being taken into account. This opinion was expressed by Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Hovhannes Khachatryan at a press conference on May 5. >>> |
Tuesday, May 5 2026 14:17
ArmInfo. Risk premiums in Armenia's banking sector have significantly decreased. This was announced by Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, from the podium of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on May 5. >>> |
Tuesday, May 5 2026 13:05
ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia has chosen to keep the refinancing rate at 6.5%. This decision was made on May 5 at the Central Bank of Armenia Board meeting, according to which the rates on Lombard repos (8%) and on deposits from banks (5%) have also been maintained at the previous level. >>> |
Tuesday, May 5 2026 12:49
ArmInfo. Lion Finance Group (LFG) marked its inclusion in the FTSE 100 Index by ringing the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange. >>> |
Tuesday, May 5 2026 10:41
ArmInfo. ARARATBANK OJSC announces that, effective May 5, Vakhtang Abrahamyan has been appointed Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of AraratBank. >>> |
Saturday, May 2 2026 11:18
ArmInfo. Armenia's gross international reserves (GIR) increased by 41.2% year-on-year or $1.618 billion in April 2026, setting a new record of $5.544 billion, while in the same period of 2025 the growth was more modest, by 18.8% or $622.2 million, to $3.926 billion. In March alone, GIR increased slightly, by 0.4% (or $22.9 million), against a double-digit growth of 16.5% (or $554.7 million) a year earlier in the same month. >>> |
Friday, May 1 2026 07:34
ArmInfo. Karen Alaverdyan, Head of the Department for Accounting and Audit Activities Regulation and Reports Monitoring at the Ministry of Finance of Armenia, participated in the 20th plenary session of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFAR) in Paris. >>> |
Thursday, April 30 2026 11:49
ArmInfo. In Armenia, steps have been taken to address the issue of changing the taxation of dividends received by shareholders of commercial banks. On April 30, the Government of the Republic of Armenia approved amendments to the Tax Code and the Law "On State Duty." >>> |
Wednesday, April 29 2026 16:01
ArmInfo. The 15th international seminar, “Faces of Memory: Newest Technologies for Preservation and Restoration of Manuscript and Printed Heritage”, has officially been launched at the Matenadaran, with the co-financing of AraratBank and the support of the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, as well as the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia. >>> |
Tuesday, April 28 2026 15:59
ArmInfo. Recently, Armenia has seen the resurgence of one of the most psychologically stressful fraud schemes. Despite its long history, the legend of a “relative in danger” has reached a new peak in the country, exploiting the most vulnerable feelings—love for close ones and fear for their safety. >>> |
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