ArmInfo.Ardshinbank has opened a new STATUS Center at 66 Teryan Street in Yerevan. With the opening of the new center, the bank’s STATUS service was officially relaunched. STATUS is a premium personal banking and financial services package that brings together customers’ day-to-day banking needs, wealth management, and a comprehensive range of lifestyle-oriented solutions within a single system.

ArmInfo. From September 8 to 11, Ardshinbank participated in the International Exhibition for Cooperation between Banks and Enterprises in Xiamen, China. The event was held as part of the 26th China International Investment and Trade Fair.

ArmInfo. Luxembourg holding company AGE S.A., operating within the Arins Group LLC ecosystem, announces the entry into a binding agreement with Dhabi Group to acquire Terabank JSC (JSC Terabank) and The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel in Georgia. As noted in a statement provided to ArmInfo by Ardshinbank, AGE S.A. is subject to regulatory approval.

ArmInfo.  By July 2026, the Armenian plastic card market will already have 5.5 million cards,  with annual growth accelerating from 15.1% to 20.2%. These are  primarily microprocessor cards with NFC chips - 4.8 million, or 87%  of the total number (versus 83.5% a year ago), with annual growth  remaining at 29%. According to data from the Central Bank of Armenia,  local Arca microprocessor cards with NFC chips have seen significant  annual growth.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank, one of Armenia's largest banks, is interested in acquiring Georgia's  TeraBank. This was reported by bm.ge, citing a statement from the  National Bank of Georgia.

ArmInfo. A new feature for selecting and changing pension funds is now available in the Ardshinbank mobile app. Ardshinbank customers can now select or change their pension fund directly through the mobile app, without having to visit a bank branch.

ArmInfo.For the second consecutive year, the Armenian banking system has maintained a high growth rate of non-performing loans (NPLs). This is evidenced by the Financial Rating of Armenian Banks as of June 30, 2026, prepared by IC ArmInfo on the basis of published financial statements and additionally requested data (including credit risk data). According to analysts, NPL growth, which barely slowed from 39% to 32% year-on-year by mid-year, is nevertheless increasingly weighing on profits, which are "melting" due to write-offs.

ArmInfo.Consumer loans dominate not only in volume, but also in toxicity

ArmInfo. Fast Bank has launched an initial public offering of registered, coupon, non-certificated, non-convertible dram bonds totaling 13 billion drams. According to a Fast Bank statement, the offering began on August 10 and is scheduled to be completed on December 30 of this year.

ArmInfo. Following the latest revision of the Reference Rate (hereinafter, the “RR”), on August 3, 2026 Ardshinbank reduced the nominal interest rates by 1–2.5 percentage points on 7,779 loans issued based on the RR, with a total outstanding volume of more than AMD 155.7 billion. The change will take effect on September 5, 2026, and will have a significant positive impact on several thousand families, enabling them to save money and reallocate their household expenses.

ArmInfo. Firebird has launched a large-scale artificial intelligence factory in the city of Hrazdan, Armenia, powered by NVIDIA DSX AI technology and recognized as the largest facility of its kind in the region.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank, in partnership with Mastercard, is launching a cashback promotion for its cardholders.

ArmInfo. According to indicators published by the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia for the first half of 2026, Ardshinbank ranks as Armenia’s No. 1 taxpayer in terms of direct taxes paid and is among the top three largest taxpayers in the country.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's banking system increased its tax contributions to the state budget by 10.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 116.1 billion drams  (approximately $274 million). Direct taxes accounted for 92.1% of  this total, or 106.9 billion drams, representing a 9.2% annual  growth. According to data from the State Revenue Committee of the  Republic of Armenia, all 17 operating banks in the country made the  list of the top 1,000 corporate taxpayers, with 13 banks securing  spots in the top hundred (compared to 14 banks the previous year).

ArmInfo. The top five largest taxpayers in Armenia contributed 173.8 billion drams  (approximately $472.5 million) to the state budget during the first  half of 2026, marking a 23.4% year-on-year increase. According to  data released by the State Revenue Committee (SRC) from the roster of  the 1,000 largest taxpayers, this total comprised 3.8 billion drams  in customs duties (a 26.7% annual increase), 62.1 billion drams in  direct taxes (a 12.7% increase), and 70.3 billion drams in  value-added tax (VAT), reflecting a 12% growth.

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank, as a strong partner of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026, will participate from July 26 to August 1 in one of the region’s largest startup and business events, presenting innovative financial solutions, digital services, and special offers aimed at the development of enterprises.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank has been recognized as the “Best Bank in Armenia” during the British Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 awards ceremony, once again confirming its leading position in the Armenian banking system.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's banking system net profit in the first half of 2026 slowed in year-on-year growth from 17% to 7%, exceeding AMD 214.3 billion or $582.5 million. 

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank continues to expand its digital services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by relaunching its SME digital platform with enhanced features and an improved set of tools.

ArmInfo. Twelve banks have already joined the ArcaPay system, and eight have joined ArcaQR, with the majority participating in both, as stated by Vardan  Khachatryan, Chairman of the Management Board and Executive Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference He noted that banks are  currently in the integration phase for an additional ArcaPay function: B2B services for legal entities.