IDBank Announces 50 Scholarships for a Three-Day Financial Literacy Training Course

 Thursday, November 27 2025 19:29:00
IDBank Announces 50 Scholarships for a Three-Day Financial Literacy Training Course

ArmInfo.IDBank is launching another series of financial literacy courses in cooperation with the Oogway Superheroes School, by providing 50 scholarships.

For Investor`s Day, Ameriabank organized discussion on specifics of  Armenia`s pension system
 Thursday, November 27 2025 16:51

ArmInfo. For Investor's Day, Ameriabank hosted an event dedicated to Armenia's  pension system. The goal was to bring together people interested in  investing, allowing them to share ideas, nuances of portfolio  construction, exchange experiences, and promote the growth of an  investment culture.

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Corporate lending ahead of individual loans, but risks remain 
 Thursday, November 27 2025 13:31

ArmInfo. In the Armenian banking sector, corporate lending is trying to outpace retail lending in terms of growth - 26% versus 27%. This trend began to be observed  a year ago - 22% versus 23%. This is evidenced by the Financial  Rating of Armenian Banks as of September 30, 2025, prepared by  ArmInfo Investment Company based on published financial reports and  additionally requested data.

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Armenia to receive EUR 96.4 million loan from World Bank for tourism  and regional infrastructure development
 Thursday, November 27 2025 12:10

ArmInfo.  The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, World Bank Group) will provide Armenia with a ?96.4 million loan. The decision to ratify the  loan agreement was approved by the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers at  its meeting on November 27.

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IDBank issued the 1st tranche of bonds of 2026
 Thursday, November 27 2025 11:50

ArmInfoOn November 27, 2025, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBBM4ER2 through a public offering on the following terms:

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Ardshinbank Signs Over USD 155 Million Loan Agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
 Wednesday, November 26 2025 17:43

ArmInfo. On 26 November, Ardshinbank and the EBRD signed three agreements under a new cooperation package, totaling more than USD 155 million equivalent in financing. The funds are aimed at supporting lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), expanding green economy financing, and developing infrastructure in the country.

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Prioritizing Information Security: IDBank and Idram Support APOCALYPSE CTF 2025
 Wednesday, November 26 2025 16:55

ArmInfo. From November 22 to 23, the annual cybersecurity “Capture the Flag 2025” competition was held under the roof of the high-tech accelerator “Engineering City,” this year presented with the theme “AI APOCALYPSE.” The event brought together cybersecurity professionals and students, who competed for 24 hours, identifying system vulnerabilities, studying viruses and malware, and solving current cybersecurity challenges.

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Acba and Proparco mark one year of partnership, strengthening rural financing and Armenias’s economic resilience
 Wednesday, November 26 2025 16:38

ArmInfo.  Acba bank and Proparco, a subsidiary of the Agence française de développement group (AFD), celebrate the first anniversary of their cooperation. One year ago, Proparco became a shareholder of Acba bank by acquiring a 10% stake. This strategic investment has reinforced Acba’s capital base, enabling the bank to strengthen its leadership in agricultural financing and to further establish itself as a systemic financial institution in the country.

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Armenian commercial banks to be granted right to provide mortgage  loans electronically
 Wednesday, November 26 2025 12:53

ArmInfo.  Armenian commercial banks will be granted the right to provide mortgage loans electronically through a multilateral agreement between real estate  sellers and buyers. At its November 26 meeting, the National  Assembly's Committee on Economic Affairs approved the second-reading  amendments to the Civil Code and the Law "On State Registration of  Property Rights" submitted by the Armenian government.

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EIB Group to provide Inecobank with  30 million euro portfolio  guarantee to support Armenian MSMEs
 Tuesday, November 25 2025 19:00

ArmInfo.The EIB Group (EIB and EIF) will provide a 30 million euro partial portfolio guarantee to Inecobank to boost access to finance for micro, small,  and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia. This initiative is expected to support around 120 Armenian MSMEs and sustain 1,800 jobs. The project is supported by the European Commission under the  EU4Business Guarantee Facility.

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AMIO Bank launched its third tranche of registered dram bonds at an  annual yield of 10.25%
 Tuesday, November 25 2025 17:25

ArmInfo.AMIO Bank has announced the issue of its next tranche of registered, non-convertible, coupon-bearing dram bonds in the amount of 2.5 billion drams, which will be placed through a public offering.

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AraratBank and Arca`s joint campaign has ended
 Tuesday, November 25 2025 16:33

ArmInfo. The joint campaign of AraratBank and Arca "Transfer by Phone Number" has been concluded. Within the campaign, AraratMobile app users who transferred AMD 50,000 or more with ArcaPay between October 1 and October 31 were provided with a chance to become lucky winners of the campaign and enjoy numerous gifts.

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IDBank: A Pioneer of Digital Banking and Innovation in Armenia
 Tuesday, November 25 2025 12:00

ArmInfo.  IDBank has made a significant contribution to the transformative changes in Armenia’s banking system in recent years. As one of the leaders in digital banking, the bank’s development is strongly driven by strategic cooperation with digital payment systems and fintech companies. As a core value, the bank offers its nearly 750,000 customers a multifunctional and unified digital banking and payment platform. Through this platform, customers can carry out operations that help build an ecosystem designed to enhance the customer experience, regardless of location, time, or circumstances.

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In Armenia, nearly 4 million microprocessing cards with NFC chips  have been issued, accounting for  83% of the total
 Monday, November 24 2025 20:37

ArmInfo. As of October 1, 2025, the Armenian plastic market contained over 4.7 million cards, with an annual growth rate of 15%. Moreover, the number of  microprocessing cards with NFC chips has almost doubled in three years, including a 26% year-on-year increase, reaching 3.9 million,  or 83% of the total number of cards, according to data from the Central Bank of Armenia.

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Armenia`s Central Bank  urges citizens not to fall for  fraudulent  schemes of  DaoBit, Orbis, and GKGD
 Monday, November 24 2025 17:14

ArmInfo.  Monitoring conducted by the Central Bank of Armenia has uncovered fraudulent activities by unlicensed companies operating under the names DaoBit,  Orbis (Orbis Exchange), and GKGD. According to the Central Bank of Armenia, these  companies are making public offers for attraction of money promising  high returns, without having the right to conduct such transactions.

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Problem of underfulfillment of both current and capital expenditures  remains pressing - minister 
 Monday, November 24 2025 13:28

ArmInfo. The problem of underfulfillment of both current and capital expenditures remains pressing. Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan stated this on  November 24 at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on financial,  budgetary, and credit issues, presenting a report on the state budget  execution for the first nine months of this year.

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Problem of underfulfillment of both current and capital expenditures  remains pressing - minister 
 Monday, November 24 2025 11:56

ArmInfo. The problem of underfulfillment of both current and capital expenditures remains pressing. Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan stated this on  November 24 at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on financial,  budgetary, and credit issues, presenting a report on the state budget  execution for the first nine months of this year.

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From November 17-21, 2025, dollar, ruble transactions in Armenian  interbank foreign exchange market decreased
 Friday, November 21 2025 20:05

ArmInfo. From November 17 to 21, 2025, both dollar and ruble transactions began to decline in the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market. Euro transactions have been on hold for over six months. Specifically, the trend in dollar transactions shifted from a 47% increase to a 5% decline, and  ruble transactions shifted from a 65% increase to a 36% decline.

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Financially Literate with Idram and IDBank: Next Stop – Nairi Camp
 Friday, November 21 2025 18:59

ArmInfo.A few days ago, employees of IDBank and Idram held training sessions on financial literacy for ZINAPAH National Foundation for Servicemen Insurance beneficiary women at the “Nairi” family camp in Tsaghkadzor.

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World Bank: In Armenia`s financial sector, structure and growth rate  of loans signal signs of overheating
 Friday, November 21 2025 17:28

ArmInfo. Armenia's financial sector is stable due to high loan growth, a low share of non-performing loans (NPLs), and strong capital buffers. However, the high rate of loan growth and the significant share of consumer loans  and mortgages indicate debt accumulation, which could become a heavy  burden in the event of deteriorating financial conditions or  macroeconomic stress.

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RA Ministry of Finance developing draft law on capital expenditure depreciation to support investment climate
 Friday, November 21 2025 17:21

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Ministry of Finance will soon submit a draft law on capital expenditure depreciation, as stated by Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan during a discussion with Fabrizio Zarcone, Head of the  World Bank (WB) Mission to Armenia, at an event marking the release  of the first WB report, "Armenia's Economic Pulse: Fairer Markets for  Inclusive Growth."

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