ArmInfo. Telegram suffered a $500 million bond freeze in Russia due to Western sanctions, the Financial Times reports, citing sources. The bonds were blocked at Russia's National Settlement Depository (NSD), which has been under EU blocking sanctions since June 2022 and US sanctions since June 2024, the FT reports.

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed to put up for sale (free subscription) the shares of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC so that RA citizens would also  have the opportunity to buy them. The project for  of ENA is already ready, the issue will be considered at an extraordinary session of parliament on July 1.

ArmInfo.Converse Bank is the first and currently the only financial institution in Armenia engaged in exchange trading that has joined the Tabadul regional hub through AMX, becoming a full member. During ConFEAS 2025, the Bank also participated in the very first transaction in Armenia executed through the platform.

ArmInfo.A meeting with representatives of investment companies was held at the Ministry of  Economy of Armenia, who were received by Deputy Minister Lilia Sirakanyan. This was reported by the press service of the department.

ArmInfo. Four of our compatriots have been included in the list of the 125 richest Russian billionaires, according to the Russian edition of Forbes.  Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Management Company <Elga> Albert Avdolyan is in 47th spot, with  $2900 million.

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities intend to soften some restrictions on the country's pension funds to invest their funds in the real sector of the economy. At an extraordinary meeting on February 10, the National Assembly Committee on Financial, Credit and Budgetary Affairs issued a positive conclusion on the amendments to the Law "On Funded Pensions" submitted by the RA government.

ArmInfo. As a result of the easing of some restrictions, opportunities for Armenian pension funds to invest the population's funds in the real sector of the economy will be expanded. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is discussing amendments to the law "On funded pensions" in the first reading at a plenary session on January 21.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government plans to sell its 21.875% stake (1/5 of the total share)  in the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine on the stock exchange through an initial public offering ( IPO).

ArmInfo. Armenian companies will be able to enter the Warsaw Stock Exchange with an IPO through cross- or dual listing mechanisms. This was reported to ArmInfo by Grzegorz Kucharski, the representative of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) on the board of the Armenian Stock Exchange (AMX), answering a question  about the possibilities of Armenian companies entering the European capital market.

ArmInfo. "Telcell", a leading payment settlement company in Armenia, has conducted an initial  issuance of its ordinary non-documentary shares with a volume of 1.540 billion drams (AMD). The issue of shares was launched on September 18 this year, as noted in the prospectus for the share offering.

ArmInfo. So far, two companies have become beneficiaries of the state program to promote the issue of equity (shares) and debt (bonds) securities, as well as passing credit ratings. By the end of 2024, 2-3 more participants may join them. Hasmik Zakaryan, Head of the Department for the Development of Financial Infrastructures of the RA Ministry of Economy, spoke with an ArmInfo about the terms of the state program to promote the development of the capital market, as well as its prospects.

ArmInfo. The Minister of High-Tech  Industry of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and his deputy Gevorg  Meliksetyan, visited one of the leading telecommunications companies  in Armenia - Team Telecom Armenia.  

ArmInfo.CaseKey Academy has opened in Armenia, promising to give a new impetus to business  education in Armenia. Trusting the CaseKey team and considering many years of effective cooperation, Team Telecom Armenia has become a partner of the Academy. As reported by the company's press service,  the Academy opened its doors to young professionals and students with the aim of developing their business skills and promoting international cooperation.

ArmInfo.The RA government wants to introduce a new format for concluding an agreement - SAFE (Simple agreement for future equity). At a meeting on April 26, the RA National Assembly Commission on Economic Issues issued a positive  conclusion on the amendments to the law "On Joint-Stock Companies."

ArmInfo.The Armenian government wants to introduce a new agreement format - SAFE (Simple agreement for future equity). At the plenary meeting on March 19, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is discussing amendments to the law "On Joint-Stock Companies" in the first reading.

ArmInfo.Armenia's Ministry of Economy has initiated changes to the RA Law "On Joint Stock  Companies", which provides for the introduction of a new format for concluding an agreement - SAFE (Simple agreement for future equity. 

ArmInfo. The second Amundi-Acba Economic Forum 2024 was held in Yerevan on January 24, which brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore and discuss critical topics shaping the economic landscape.  Jean Mazedjian, CEO of Amundi-Acba Asset Management, mentioned during his greeting that, taking into account the results of last year's forum, it was decided to make the event  traditional and hold it every year.

ArmInfo. Emphasizing the importance of development of the regions and programs implemented  within the framework of social responsibility, Team Telecom Armenia begins cooperation with Loft to promote the activation and dissemination of educational, cultural, entertainment projects for young people in the regions of the country. This is stated in the Team message.

ArmInfo. The debut issue of three-year EDB bonds, denominated in US dollars, was included in the Armenia Securities Exchange’s (AMX) Abond main list as of 26 October 2023. Prior to that, the exchange’s infrastructure was modernised with a grant provided by the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Technical Assistance Fund, resulting in more than doubling the total value of listed securities. Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board, made this announcement during his visit to Armenia.

ArmInfo.Amundi-Acba Asset Management CJSC made a major investment from the assets of the Balanced and Conservative Pension Funds under its management in the equities of Telecom Armenia OJSC by participating in the initial public offering.