ArmInfo. Armenia has incredible human capital, and this is a huge privilege. This opinion was expressed by Remon Zakaria, Head of the Armenian Office of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), during a panel discussion held as part of the second investment forum.

ArmInfo. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received Elisabetta Falcetti, Executive Director for Turkey and the Caucasus at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

ArmInfo. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by Elisabetta Falchetti, Executive Director for Turkey and the Caucasus.

ArmInfo. A meeting was held between RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan and an EBRD delegation led by Elisabetta Falchetti, the Bank's Executive Director for Turkey and the Caucasus.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government's strategic investment priorities and directions were the subject of discussions between Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Elisabetta Falchetti, Executive Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for Turkey and the Caucasus.

ArmInfo. Modernization of border infrastructure, construction of reservoirs, and waste management were discussed at a meeting between Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan and a delegation led by Elisabetta Falchetti, Executive Director for Turkey and the Caucasus at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its forecast for Armenia’s GDP growth in 2026 and 2027, expecting growth to first slow to 5% (from the actual 7.1% in 2025) and then accelerate to 5.5%. This is noted in the ADB’s September report, "Asian Development Outlook: Navigating Prolonged Energy Shocks and El Nino."

ArmInfo. Acba Bank will act as the market maker for the Armenian dram (AMD) denominated bonds of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the Armenia Securities Exchange, ensuring their liquidity in the secondary market.

ArmInfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia has improved its forecast for 2026, expecting a less pronounced slowdown in GDP growth to 5.7-5.3% (versus previously forecast growth of 4.5-4.1% and actual growth of 7.1% in 2025), with a slight change in the pace in 2027 to 5.2% (versus the previously forecast 4.7-3.7%). At the same time, the Central Bank downgraded its forecast for foreign trade, expecting a more pronounced decline in exports and imports in 2026, with a return to moderate growth only in 2027. As a result, the absolute value of GDP will rise in 2026 to 12.441-12.401 trillion drams (from the actual

ArmInfo.The AMD-denominated bonds issued by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have been listed on the Armenia Securities Exchange (AMX).

ArmInfo.On August 14, Converse Bank announced  the commencement of a new $2 million bond issuance for Global Shipping LLC. According to a statement from Converse Bank, the initial placement is scheduled to be concluded on October 30, 2026.

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.  Armenia intends to transition from outsourced commercial research to a centralized, state-managed customs examination system. This was announced by  Mikael Khachatryan, Armenia's Customs Attache to the European Union  and the World Customs Organization, during his participation in the  9th Seminar of European Customs Chemistry Specialists, which took  place in Stockholm.

ArmInfo. European Floating-rate coupon bonds issued by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have been successfully placed on the corporate securities allocation platform of the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX). Converse Bank, a member of the AMX, served as the underwriter for the placement.

ArmInfo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), one of the world's leading international financial institutions with an AAA credit rating, and Converse Bank, one of the leading participants in the Armenian capital market, announce the successful completion of the placement of the EBRD's AMD-denominated bonds.

ArmInfo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to launch a new AMD 5 billion floating-rate bond issuance in the Armenian capital market, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the development of local currency financing and deepening Armenia’s financial markets.

ArmInfo. Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan received the newly appointed and outgoing Regional Director for the Caucasus and Head of the Armenia Office of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

ArmInfo. Despite investor interest in Armenia's hospitality sector, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) faces a shortage of well-prepared projects that could receive financing.

ArmInfo.  In the coming years, it is important for Armenia to advance infrastructure projects, stimulate the digitalization of processes at the borders and within the country, and restructure its approach to personnel training. This was stated by Sergey Mkrtchyan, Director of the Armenian  Representative Office of the international logistics platform ATI.SU,  during the Logistics Development in Armenia conference held in  Yerevan.