ArmInfo. The Bacon Holding CJSC has received $6 million from the EU- Armenia SME Fund, managed by the Amber Capital Armenia investment fund, to support its comprehensive development strategy, the Fund's press service reports. It is noted that the Fund has acquired a significant minority stake in the company, the amount of which is not disclosed.

ArmInfo. A possible slowdown in economic growth in Armenia amid significant growth in the credit  market threatens to result in a significant increase in toxic assets, primarily risky loans, according to  ArmInfo analysts, who analyzed the performance of the banking system (Financial Ratings of Armenian Banks bulletin) for 2025. It is noted that in 2025, in the Armenian banking sector  the growth rate of corporate lending outpaced the  growth rate of retail lending - 24% compared to 21%, while in 2024 the picture was the opposite - 18% compared to 33%.

ArmInfo. ACBA Bank Group continues to implement large-scale reforms to its corporate governance principles to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability. As a result, ACBA Bank Group has introduced key internal policies:

ArmInfo. In the Armenian plastic card market, cashless transactions have exceeded cash transactions, accounting for 56% of the total volume (compared to  52.3% in 2024, 51% in 2023, and 40% in 2022), totaling 4.2 trillion drams ($11 billion) in absolute terms, according to data from the  Central Bank of Armenia.

ArmInfo. As of January 1, 2026, Armenian plastic market had over 5 million cards, with the  annual growth decreasing from 16.3% to 15.8%. Meanwhile, microprocessing cards with NFC chips experienced a slowdown in growth from 32% to 25%, totaling 4.3 million, which accounts  85% of the total number of cards, according to data from the Central Bank of  Armenia.

ArmInfo. Central Bank of Armenia Governor Martin Galstyan participated in the investment forum "Amundi Investment Outlook 2026: Keep it Turning," organized by Amundi, the Central Bank's press service reported.

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan received representatives of the  Corporate and Investment Bank Credit Agricole (Credit Agricole CIB), Cedric Hayes and Benoit Dollfuss.

ArmInfo. Acba bank, American Express' licensee in Armenia, launches the new American Express Gold Debit Card, offering exclusive benefits in travel and for everyday spend. The new American Express Gold Debit Card is available in USD and EUR.

ArmInfo.  A recent meeting between representatives of the pension fund management company Amundi-ACBA Asset Management and the interim manager of the Electric  Networks of Armenia CJSC, Romanos Petrosyan, was held to clarify the  company's prospects and its capacity for debt servicing, as stated by  Hrayr Aslanyan, Chief Investment Officer at Amundi-ACBA Asset  Management.

ArmInfo. By December 2025, the number of participants in the three Amundi-Acba Asset Management funds reached 558,000 (510,000 in December 2024), bringing total  assets to 750 billion drams, as stated by Jean Mazedjian, Executive  Director of Amundi-Acba Asset Management in Armenia, summing up the  results of the previous year on February 3. 

ArmInfo.  Amundi-ACBA Asset Management believes that AI is currently overvalued and the ongoing boom cannot be a determining factor for increasing its investment  shares  in the US. Despite the turbulence in the European economy,  the company is inclined toward growing investments in that direction,  as stated by the company's Chief Investment Officer, Hrayr Aslanyan,  at a press conference on February 3, in response to a question from  ArmInfo.

ArmInfo.  Amundi-ACBA Asset Management confirms its readiness to assist in the management of assets accumulated by the Universal Health Insurance Fund of Armenia,  as stated by the company's Chief Investment Officer, Hrayr Aslanyan,  at a press conference on February 3, in response to a question from  ArmInfo.

ArmInfo.  When examining the yield curve of Armenian bonds in our portfolio during the period following the signing of  the Washington Declaration of August 8,  2025, a significant decline is recorded,   as stated by Hrayr  Aslanyan, Chief Investment Officer and Fund Manager at Amundi-ACBA  Asset Management, at a press conference on February 3, in response to  a question from ArmInfo.

ArmInfo.The net profit of Armenia's banking system by the end of 2025 returned to its natural growth rate of 17% (versus 60% in 2024), exceeding 421.3 billion  drams or $1.1 billion. According to the Express Ranking of Armenian  Banks as of December 31, 2025, prepared by the ArmInfo information  agency, the virtually double-digit growth in net profit has once  again been supported by consistently active lending, rather than by  temporary short-term factors, as was the case in 2022-2023 during the  surge in foreign exchange and card transactions of relocators. 

ArmInfo. EBRD unlocks US$ 40 (€38.2) million on-lent to youth-led businesses 

ArmInfo. Acba bank and Proparco, a subsidiary of the French Development Agency (AFD) Group, together with the Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, Martin Galstyan, reviewed the achievements of their cooperation to date and discussed future plans.

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.

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.

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.

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.