Armenia`s gross international reserves set a new record of over  $5.5bln, growing 64% year-on-year.

 Wednesday, April 1 2026 11:46:40
Armenia`s gross international reserves set a new record of over  $5.5bln, growing 64% year-on-year.

ArmInfo. Armenia's gross international reserves (GIR) increased by 64% year-on-year, or $2.15 billion, by March 2026, setting a new record of $5.521 billion. In the same period of 2025, they declined by 0.3%, or $9.4 million, to  $3.372 billion. In February alone, GIR increased by 6.5% (or $335.2  million), compared to a slight increase of 0.8% (or $27.3 million) a  year earlier.

2% cashback program for purchases success - minister
 Wednesday, April 1 2026 11:14

ArmInfo. The 2% cashback program for purchases using ArCA cards, which launched on January 1, 2026, is being successfully implemented. RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced this in a video address.

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New phase of business cooperation between Central Securities  Depositories of Armenia and Uzbekistan
 Monday, March 30 2026 19:23

ArmInfo. On March 30, Ani Makaryan, CEO of the  Central Depository of Armenia (CDA), and Sherali Abdujabbarov, CEO the Central  Securities Depository of Uzbekistan (UzCSD), have signed a cooperation agreement, under which the CDA will open a foreign nominee account at the UzCSD. This will enable the  registration and safekeeping of securities, as well as the servicing of transactions and the execution of corporate actions in accordance with international standards. 

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IDBank Presented a Special Offer at TOON EXPO 2026
 Monday, March 30 2026 17:54

ArmInfo.In recent days, all paths to purchasing a new home led to TOON EXPO, the largest real estate exhibition of the year. Visitors had access to a selection of more than 30,000 apartments, offerings from over 100 developers, and, of course, a reliable financial partner — IDBank — supporting them throughout the process of choosing, purchasing, and renovating their future homes.

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Final meeting of  IMF mission to Armenia held at Finance Ministry 
 Monday, March 30 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.

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Acba invests $45mln in AI infrastructure 
 Monday, March 30 2026 12:24

ArmInfo.  Acba Bank and Amundi-Acba Asset Management have allocated a total of $45 million to Firebird to support the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Armenia. Specifically, Acba Bank contributed $25 million, and Amundi-ACBA Asset Management $20 million, according to a  statement from Acba Bank.

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In Armenian interbank foreign exchange market from March 23-27, 2026,  there was a decline in dollar transactions and a slowdown in ruble  transactions
 Friday, March 27 2026 18:30

ArmInfo. In the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market, the week of March 23-27, 2026, saw  a decrease  in dollar transactions along with a slowdown in ruble transactions.

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Ameriabank at TOON Expo: Mortgages with no down payment and  investments abroad
 Friday, March 27 2026 17:35

ArmInfo.Ameriabank, a leader in mortgage lending in Armenia, is participating in TOON Expo, a large-scale specialized exhibition in real estate and development. At the event, the Bank presented a wide selection of mortgage loans on preferential terms to visitors: loans for residential and commercial real estate, renovations and construction, state-backed mortgages, and mortgages for our compatriots in the Diaspora.

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For the first time in the history of the Armenian banking system, six financial institutions have united to provide $300 million in financing for the Firebird AI megaproject
 Friday, March 27 2026 14:18

ArmInfo.On March 26, the official ceremony of signing the first syndicated loan agreement in the history of Armenia’s banking system between six financial institutions took place. The syndicate participants are Ardshinbank, Acba Bank, Evocabank, Fast Bank, C-Quadrat Ampega Asset Management Armenia, Amundi-Acba Asset Management.

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Ameriabank, BSTDB sign EUR 15 million  subordinated loan agreement to  expand SME financing in Armenia
 Friday, March 27 2026 12:36

ArmInfo. Ameriabank and the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) have signed an agreement  for a subordinated loan of up to EUR 15 million to support private sector development and job creation in the country. According to Ameriabank, the new financing will support investments in SMEs and strengthen Armenia's private sector.

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The Union of Banks of Armenia receives IMF delegation 
 Thursday, March 26 2026 17:37

ArmInfo.The Union of Banks of Armenia today hosted the IMF mission team and the representatives of Armenia's  banking sector.  The meeting was attended by Alexander Ferenc Tieman, Head of the IMF Mission in Armenia, Ruben Melikyan, Deputy Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia and representatives of commercial  banks of Armenia.

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Get 1% idcoin at TOON EXPO with Idram&IDBank
 Thursday, March 26 2026 17:02

ArmInfo.IDBank is participating in TOON EXPO 2026 and will be present from March 27 to 29 with attractive mortgage loan offers, surprise gifts, and expert support to help you purchase the home of your dreams.

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EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

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Financial Literacy Course at YSU: Idram and IDBank
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 20:43

ArmInfo.IDBank and Idram continue to promote financial literacy among children, students, and adults as part of their social responsibility programs.

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Armenia planning to introduce mechanisms for electronic transfer of  information containing banking secrecy
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 14:40

ArmInfo.  Armenia plans to introduce mechanisms for the electronic transfer of information containing banking secrecy. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and a package of related laws in the first reading at its plenary session  on March 25.

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Ameriabank named the Best Bank in Armenia for 2026 by Global Finance magazine
 Tuesday, March 24 2026 11:45

ArmInfo. Ameriabank was named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 33rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. The winning 23 banks were chosen in nearly 150 countries and territories with consideration of criteria such as growth in assets, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, business development and innovation.

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The UBA met with an IMF representative
 Monday, March 23 2026 20:30

ArmInfo. Daniel Azatyan, President of the Union of Banks of Armenia, received Marnix von Rey, Member of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Managing Director for Armenia.

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IDBank warns about scams disguised as remote work.
 Monday, March 23 2026 17:39

ArmInfo.Cases of fraud have been registered in Armenia involving social networks and messengers promoting "easy money-making" schemes. Individuals are offered high earnings with supposedly no extra effort. In practice, this almost always means one thing: they want to extract information from you that you should never provide.

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By the end of February 2026, Armenia`s public debt has dropped below  the final figure for 2025: Is this an objective reality or a digital  balancing act
 Monday, March 23 2026 16:33

ArmInfo.By the end of February 2026, Armenia's public debt had increased by $229 million compared to the end of December 2025, rising from $13.906 billion (381.4 per $) to $14.135 billion (377 per $). However, as of December 31, 2025, Armenia's public debt, according to the Ministry of Finance's final data for 2025, had already reached $14.531 billion (an increase of approximately $1.7 billion, or 13.1% - ed.).

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AraratBank Donates Proceeds from "Armenian Legends and Poems" to the City of Smile Foundation
 Monday, March 23 2026 11:54

ArmInfo. AraratBank continues to support the treatment of children fighting cancer and malignant blood diseases through its ongoing collaboration with the foundation across various programs.

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From March 16 to 20, 2026, dollar and ruble transactions in Armenia`s  foreign exchange market saw significant growth 
 Friday, March 20 2026 17:24

ArmInfo.In Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market, transactions involving dollars and rubles saw significant growth from March 16 to 20, 2026, while euro transactions remained stagnant for the third consecutive week. The  increase in dollar transactions slowed slightly from 76.4% to 76%, while ruble transactions accelerated from 2.3 times to 3.4 times. 

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