Armenia FX  market, May 11- 15, 2026: USD transactions surged, while  RUB deals decreased

 Friday, May 15 2026 17:01:45
Armenia FX  market, May 11- 15, 2026: USD transactions surged, while  RUB deals decreased

ArmInfo. In the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market from May 11 to 15, 2026, dollar transactions increased, while ruble transactions continued to  decrease.  Euro transactions have not been carried out for three months. Specifically, the trend for dollar transactions reversed a 70.1% decline to a 45.2% increase, while the decline in ruble transactions accelerated from 13% to 23.1%.

Planning your trip from a scratch: tips from IDBank
 Friday, May 15 2026 13:56

ArmInfo. Have you already decided where you want to spend your vacation? While being on a trip is always associated with pleasant expectations, planning it can sometime turn into a real disaster. To help you avoid possible problems and fully enjoy your vacation, IDBank has created this simple travel guide filled with many useful tips.

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Ardshinbank Joins the Initiative to Create the Charles Aznavour Named Forest
 Friday, May 15 2026 13:23

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank, continuing its cooperation with the “My Forest Armenia” environmental NGO, has allocated 4 million AMD to finance the creation of the Charles Aznavour Named Forest.

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IDBank supports the Opening Event of Wizz Air’s “Let’s Get Lost” Campaign
 Thursday, May 14 2026 17:19

ArmInfo.Participants of the latest edition of Wizz Air’s “Let’s Get Lost” campaign — travelers who boarded a flight without knowing their final destination — have arrived in Yerevan, Armenia.

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Russian remittances lead while European inflows surge
 Wednesday, May 13 2026 15:44

ArmInfo.  The largest volume of private transfers to Armenia continues to come from Russia ($945.3 million), while the largest volume goes to the U.S. and UAE (a total  of $342.1 million). At the same time, the influx of transfers from  European countries, especially from the UK, Germany, and France, has  increased significantly (a total of over $92 million, with an annual  growth rate of 35-48%). 

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AraratBank Supports Another Successful Entry into the Capital Market
 Wednesday, May 13 2026 15:37

ArmInfo. For more than 15 years, AraratBank has been an active participant in Armenia’s capital market and, in recent years, has been recognized as a leading underwriter in the corporate securities market.

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“Cannot deliver your package”. IDBank warns about fake messages from ‘’HayPost’’
 Wednesday, May 13 2026 15:30

ArmInfo. In Armenia, a wave of mass messages is being recorded that exploit trust in the national postal operator HayPost. Attackers use the expectation of the package as a fake reason to steal banking data or install spyware on users’ smartphones.

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RA CB chairman confidently forecasts SME 40% share in GDP 
 Wednesday, May 13 2026 13:03

ArmInfo. The Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, Martyn Galstyan, has no doubt that the share of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in GDP will be increased to 40%. He stated this to journalists on the sidelines of the forum "SME Sector: Impact and Development Challenges," commenting on Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement about the target increase in the share of SMEs in GDP to 40%.

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Over 25 years in Armenia, GAF has attracted over EUR 700mln in credit  resources
 Wednesday, May 13 2026 13:02

ArmInfo.Over nearly 25 years of operations in Armenia, the German-Armenian Fund (GAF) has attracted over EUR700 million in credit resources from international financial institutions, which have been provided to the country's SME sector through banks and credit companies. Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA), announced this during the opening of the forum "SME Sector: Impact and Development Challenges," specifying  that approximately 350,000 loans have been issued, with the portfolio growing threefold.

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Armenia discussing possible launching of mechanism to provide partial  guarantees for SMEs
 Wednesday, May 13 2026 13:00

ArmInfo. Armenia is discussing the possibility of launching a mechanism to provide partial guarantees for SMEs (small and medium-sized businesses). This was stated by RA Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan during a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of the "SME Sector: Impact and Development Challenges" forum.

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Armenia`s audit market sees 18% revenue growth in 2025
 Tuesday, May 12 2026 19:23

ArmInfo.The total revenue of audit firms in Armenia reached approximately 16.2 billion drams in 2025, marking an 18% increase over the previous year, according to a market study released by Grant Thornton Armenia.

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UBA Chairman: SMEs still facing financing challenges
 Tuesday, May 12 2026 16:30

ArmInfo.Small and medium businesses in Armenia still face financing challenges related to administrative difficulties, frequently changing requirements, and  lack of awareness of lending programs, as stated by Daniel Azatyan,  Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA), while addressing the  forum "SME Sector: Impact and Development Challenges" on May 12.

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Grant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham Board
 Monday, May 11 2026 14:14

ArmInfo. Grant Akopian, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Converse Bank CJSC was elected as the AmCham Board member on April 29.

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Armenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreased
 Friday, May 8 2026 18:46

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).

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  EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses through EU-backed guarantee
 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.

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The Power of One Dram to ‘’Vahe Meliksetyan’’ Foundation
 Friday, May 8 2026 15:19

ArmInfoThe 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.

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EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guarantee
 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.

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The international chess tournament supported by IDBank has concluded
 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.

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Sergey Martinchuk appointed Visa Regional Manager for Ukraine,  Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Caucasus
 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.

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Armenian Deputy PMs meet  EIB delegation
 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.

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Two Milestones, One Celebration: Moneytun Turns 20, Partnership with AraratBank Marks 10 Years
 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.

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