Ameriabank hosts Investor Day to explore growth opportunities in finance and technology

 Friday, April 17 2026 17:01:41
Ameriabank hosts Investor Day to explore growth opportunities in  finance and technology

ArmInfo. Ameriabank's  Investor's Day initiative this time has united Armenia's tech  community. The day before (April 16), the Bank invited  representatives of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises  (UATE),  which unites over 250 tech companies, to its platform.  Ameriabank itself is a member of UATE since 2025, acting as a  changemaker in the sector.

AraratBank’s Unwavering Commitment: 5 Years, 172 Beneficiaries, and over 100 Projects
 Saturday, April 18 2026 11:37

ArmInfo. Years ago, when AraratBank joined the initiative aimed at supporting the education of students who had served as defenders of our homeland, it was difficult to foresee that cooperation established with the 4090 Charity Foundation would evolve into a strategic partnership dedicated to ensuring the continuous education of veterans of the 4-day and 44-day wars.

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Armenian FX market- USD transactions surge as ruble trades decline  (April 13 to 17, 2026).
 Friday, April 17 2026 18:16

ArmInfo. During the week of April 13-17, 2026, Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market  saw  an increase in US Dollar (USD) transactions, while Russian Ruble (RUB) trades declined. Notably, Euro (EUR) transactions have not been conducted for almost two months.

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Deputy Finance Minister outlines Armenia`s priorities for upcoming  COP17 at  CFMCA meeting
 Friday, April 17 2026 17:49

ArmInfo.Edgar Mkrtchyan, Deputy Minister of Finance of of Armenia participated in a series of high-level discussions and events as part of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Grant Akopian Appointed CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Converse Bank
 Thursday, April 16 2026 18:01

ArmInfo.Converse Bank CJSC announces the appointment of Grant Akopian as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of  the Management Board of the Bank.

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AraratBank’s Special Offer at Leasing Expo Attracts Strong Customer Interest
 Thursday, April 16 2026 11:35

ArmInfo. With hundreds of visitors and strong interest in energy-efficient equipment leasing at the three-day Leasing Expo 2026 held at the Meridian Expo Center, the pavilion of AraratBank’s pavilion drew the attention of both potential and existing customers. AraratBank offered leasing for renewable energy sources and energy-efficient equipment under attractive terms. 

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Andranik Grigoryan appointed Chairman of the Executive Board of Amio  Bank
 Wednesday, April 15 2026 17:55

ArmInfo. Effective April 13, Andranik Grigoryan, one of the most experienced specialists in the Armenian banking system, has been appointed  Chairman of the Executive Board of Amio Bank.

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Armenian Central Bank delegation  attends  2026 IMF-WB Spring  Meetings in Washington
 Wednesday, April 15 2026 15:50

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia is currently participating in the 2026 IMF-WB Spring Meetings in  Washington. According to the Central Bank of Armenia, the event began on April 13 and will continue until April 18. Deputy Governors Armen Nurbekyan and Hovhannes Khachatryan are representing the Central Bank  at the event.

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IMF forecasts 5.3-5.5% GDP growth for Armenia in 2026-2027
 Wednesday, April 15 2026 14:40

ArmInfo. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts 5.3% GDP growth for Armenia in 2026  (compared to 7.2% in 2025), with an acceleration to 5.5% in 2027, as noted in the IMF's April report, "World Economic Outlook: Global Economy in the Shadow of War."

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Flexible Terms when Transferring your Mortgage Loan to AraratBank
 Tuesday, April 14 2026 17:57

ArmInfo.AraratBank comes up with a new mortgage loan offer, enabling customers to transfer their existing mortgage loans from other banks or credit organizations operating in Armenia on more favorable and simplified terms.

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Armenia intends to ratify amendments to multilateral agreement  between competent authorities on automatic exchange of financial  account information
 Tuesday, April 14 2026 13:45

ArmInfo. Armenia intends to ratify the amendments to the multilateral agreement between competent authorities on the automatic exchange of financial account information.

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Forbes: Samvel Karapetyan`s assets worth $4.1bln
 Monday, April 13 2026 13:43

ArmInfo. According to the American magazine Forbes, the net worth of Russian businessman of Armenian descent Samvel Karapetyan increased by $900 million in a  year, reaching $4.1 billion. Narek Karapetyan, a member of the  political council of the Strong Armenia party, wrote about this on  his Facebook page, publishing a corresponding Forbes article.

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The Power of One Dram April Beneficiary: Davitbek Games NGO
 Friday, April 10 2026 19:07

ArmInfo.The beneficiary of “The Power of One Dram” initiative for April is “Davitbek Games” NGO.

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RUB transactions surpass USD in Armenian Interbank FX Market (April  6-10, 2026)
 Friday, April 10 2026 17:19

ArmInfo.From April 6 to 10, 2026, ruble transactions were more active than dollar transactions in the Armenian Interbank foreign exchange market, while euro transactions have not been executed for a month and a half. 

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Team Holding: The second phase of the placement of USD-denominated bonds has been completed. Underwriter - Freedom Broker Armenia.
 Friday, April 10 2026 11:20

ArmInfo. Team Holding, with the support of the investment company Freedom Broker Armenia, has completed the placement of its USD-denominated bonds with an annual coupon yield of 8.75%.

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“A friend” needs money urgently. IDBank warns that trust can be exploited on social media.
 Thursday, April 9 2026 18:03

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the fraud scheme based on trust in relatives continues to remain widely spread. Fraudsters exploit users’ care and willingness to help those in danger. In just recent years, law enforcement authorities have recorded embezzlements of tens of millions of drams through this scheme.

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World Bank improved its GDP growth forecast for Armenia in 2026 to  5.3%, the highest rate in the South Caucasus
 Thursday, April 9 2026 17:12

ArmInfo. The World Bank (WB) has improved its GDP growth forecast for Armenia in 2026-2027 to  5.3-5.1% from the previous 4.9-4.7% (compared to an actual acceleration in growth in 2025 from 5.9% to 7.2% - Ed.), as stated in the WB's Europe & Central Asia Economic Update: Industrial Policy,  published on April 8.

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Number of participants in non-public investment funds to be increased  - draft law
 Thursday, April 9 2026 13:18

ArmInfo.  The number of participants in non-public investment funds will be increased. The RA government approved amendments to the Law "On Investment Funds" at  its April 9 meeting.

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AraratBank at Leasing EXPO 2026: Special Leasing Offer for Energy-Efficient Equipment
 Thursday, April 9 2026 12:47

ArmInfo.  Leasing EXPO 2026, now in its fourth consecutive year, will be held from April 10 to 12. AraratBank will participate in the exhibition with a tailored offer for corporate clients and individual entrepreneurs.

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Ardshinbank Named Best Private Bank 2026 by Euromoney
 Thursday, April 9 2026 11:58

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank has been recognized as the “Best Private Bank 2026” by the internationally renowned financial publication Euromoney, reaffirming the Bank’s leading position in Armenia’s banking sector and in the field of private banking services.

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CBA Deputy Governor: No capital outflow in Armenia despite Middle  East tensions
 Wednesday, April 8 2026 20:06

ArmInfo. As the situation in the Middle East worsened, there was an outflow of international investors from emerging markets. However,  there was no  capital outflow in Armenia, as stated by Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, speaking at the opening of the Doing Digital forum.

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