Ameriabank holds a leading position in the investment lending market

 Saturday, November 14 2026 15:36:46
Ameriabank holds a leading position in the investment lending market

ArmInfo. Ameriabank holds a leading position in the investment lending market. Grigor Abajyan, Head of Investment Lending and Secured Loans at Ameriabank, announced this in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the TOON EXPO 2026 specialized exhibition.

IMF Staff Reaches Staff Level Agreement with Armenia on the Second Review of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and request for a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF)
 Friday, November 13 2026 20:47

ArmInfo.IMF staff and the Armenian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) as well as on policies under a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The IMF Board is expected to discuss both programs together in a meeting in mid December.

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From Dream to Reality: IDBank’s Special Mortgage Terms at TOON EXPO.Invest 2026            
 Friday, November 13 2026 20:10

ArmInfo.True to its commitment to offering flexible and modern financial solutions, IDBank participates in TOON EXPO.Invest 2026 Vol. 2 with special mortgage offers.

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IDBank Presents the Rate.Trading Digital Platform at Toon Expo.Invest 2026
 Friday, November 13 2026 20:05

ArmInfo.IDBank participated in Toon Expo.Invest 2026 Vol. 2, one of the region’s largest real estate and investment exhibitions. During the event, the Bank presented solutions for real estate purchases and financing, as well as the Rate.Trading digital platform, jointly developed with Rate.am, which is transforming the approach to large-volume foreign currency exchange transactions.

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Ameriabank will launch online mortgage lending for the secondary real estate market on the My Home platform in 2028.
 Friday, November 13 2026 19:24

ArmInfo. Ameriabank will launch an online mortgage lending mechanism for the secondary real estate market on the My Home platform in 2028. This was announced by My Home Product Manager Hayk Galstyan in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the TOON EXPO 2026 exhibition.

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Ameriabank presented a special offer at the Toon Expo: mortgage loans with no down payment.
 Friday, November 13 2026 18:20

ArmInfo.. As part of the international exhibition in the field of real estate and construction TOON EXPO 2026, Ameriabank presented a special offer - when applying for a mortgage loan from November 13 to 15 in the bank's pavilion, the prepayment will be 0%.  Vahram Gevorgyan, head of Ameriabank's long-term banking tribe, spoke to journalists about this on the sidelines of the exhibition.

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Ameriabank expects to close the year with a mortgage portfolio of half a trillion drams.
 Friday, November 13 2026 18:00

ArmInfo. Ameriabank maintains its leadership in mortgage lending in Armenia, with a share exceeding 24%. This was announced by Vahram Gevorgyan, Head of Ameriabank's Long-Term Banking Tribe, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the TOON EXPO 2026 exhibition.

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On the Armenian interbank currency market, dollar transactions jumped from November 9 to 13, while ruble transactions continued to decline.
 Friday, November 13 2026 17:07

ArmInfo. From November 9 to 13, dollar transactions on the Armenian interbank currency market jumped, while ruble transactions continued to decline. Meanwhile, euro transactions have been suspended for over a month. Specifically, dollar transactions reversed a 7% decline to a significant 2.2-fold increase, while ruble transactions remained in decline, albeit with a noticeable slowdown from 34% to 4.4%. This allowed the weekly volume of dollar transactions to regain its lead over ruble transactions, but only by a small margin. A week earlier, ruble transactions retained their dominance, with the gap between them and dollar transactions then narrowing from 3.1 times to 2.2 times.

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VIVA Foundation Named November Beneficiary of “The Power of One Dram”
 Thursday, November 12 2026 14:34

ArmInfo.  As part of “The Power of One Dram” initiative, IDBank and Idram have announced the results for October. A total of AMD 4,589,996 has been transferred to the “Physmath Friends” Charitable Foundation, the initiative’s beneficiary for the previous month.

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Armenia will participate in the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank`s share capital replenishment program
 Thursday, November 12 2026 12:37

ArmInfo. Armenia will participate in the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank's share capital replenishment program. The RA Government approved this initiative of the RA Ministry of Finance at its November 12 meeting.

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Special Mortgage Offers: IDBank at Toon Expo: Invest 2026
 Wednesday, November 11 2026 16:20

ArmInfo.  At Toon Expo.Invest 2026 Vol. 2, taking place from November 13-15, IDBank will offer special mortgage terms, featuring lower interest rates than current rates and up to 5% cashback, in accordance with the Bank's applicable terms and conditions.

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A Kazakh businessman increased his stake in an Armenian bank
 Wednesday, November 11 2026 10:32

ArmInfo. Kazakh businessman Kenes Rakishev has increased his stake in an Armenian bank. This was reported by Forbes Kazakhstan.

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IDBank at the UBA Regional Conference: From Travel Solutions to Business Opportunities
 Tuesday, November 10 2026 17:35

ArmInfo.              IDBank participated in the latest regional conference of the Union of Banks of Armenia, held this time in Gyumri. The Bank's representatives presented solutions designed for travel and business financing, highlighting the opportunities they provide.

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35% Discount for the 35th Anniversary on Selected IDBank Cards
 Tuesday, November 10 2026 17:30

ArmInfo.            IDBank continues its series of initiatives dedicated to its 35th anniversary. To mark this jubilee year, the Bank presents another profitable offer to its customers.

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Ardshinbank Presents Financial and Digital Solutions for Business Development in Gyumri
 Tuesday, November 10 2026 15:10

ArmInfo. On November 6, the Union of Banks of Armenia organized the “Banks and Business in Gyumri” Expo and the “Armenia’s Economy Beyond Yerevan” conference in Gyumri. The event brought together representatives of the public and private sectors to discuss ways to unlock the economic potential of the regions and expand investment opportunities.

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Converse Bank Expands Its International Capabilities Through Cooperation with Citibank N.A.
 Tuesday, November 10 2026 13:25

ArmInfo. Converse Bank is pleased to announce the establishment of a correspondent banking relationship with Citibank N.A., one of the world’s leading financial institutions and a key participant in the global U.S. dollar clearing system.

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Banks see great untapped potential in Shirak - Daniel Azatyan
 Monday, November 9 2026 13:27

ArmInfo. Shirak, compared to other regions of Armenia, has the smallest loan portfolio and less realized opportunities for bank lending. This was reported in Gyumri on the sidelines of the conference "The Economy of Armenia Outside Yerevan" Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA), said in response to a question from an ArmInfo correspondent.

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In 2027, the Office of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia will receive 605 million drams from the country`s state budget.
 Monday, November 9 2026 10:51

ArmInfo. In 2027, the Office of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia will receive 605 million drams from the state budget. This was announced by RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan on November 9 at a joint session of the National Assembly committees discussing the draft Basic Economic Law.

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From November 2 to 6, both dollar and ruble transactions decreased on the Armenian interbank currency market.
 Friday, November 6 2026 17:49

ArmInfo. From November 2 to 6, both dollar and ruble transactions on the Armenian interbank currency market declined, while euro transactions have been suspended for a month. Specifically, the decline in dollar transactions slowed from 32% to 7%, while the trend in ruble transactions reversed from a 7% increase to a 34% decline. Nevertheless, the weekly volume of ruble transactions managed to maintain its dominance over dollar transactions, although the gap narrowed from 3.1 times to 2.2 times.

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The EBRD is interested and ready for new investments in Armenia
 Thursday, November 5 2026 18:16

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is interested in and ready to further invest in energy, waste collection and removal, urban development, water management, including drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, irrigation, and reservoir construction in Armenia. This was announced during a meeting between Armenian Deputy Finance Minister Edgar Mkrtchyan and an EBRD delegation.

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Minister: In 2027, it is planned to allocate almost 436 billion drams to the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports
 Thursday, November 5 2026 17:31

ArmInfo. According to the draft state budget of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MESC) is planned to allocate almost 436 billion drams in 2027, which is 15.9 billion drams more than the 2026 allocations. This was stated by Zhanna Andreasyan, Head of the RA MESC, at a joint meeting of the National Assembly committees on November 5, where the draft state budget of Armenia for 2027 was being discussed.

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Ameriabank presented a special offer at the Toon Expo: mortgage loans with no down payment.Ameriabank presented a special offer at the Toon Expo: mortgage loans with no down payment.
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The Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia and the British Ambassador discussed trade and economic relations and trade diversification.The Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia and the British Ambassador discussed trade and economic relations and trade diversification.
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