ArmInfo.The "Euromoney" magazinehighly appreciated Ardshinbank's leading role in the financial market of RA, announcingEuromoney Award for Excellence 2020 for outstanding achievements as the Best Bank in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank's Eurobonds trading in the amount of $ 300 million (XS2080321198), which was issued by Dilijan Finance B.V. in the international capital market in  January this year, started at the AMX Armenian Stock Exchange on June  30, the press service of AMX told ArmInfo, noting that these bonds  are quoted on the Bbond list of the Armenian Stock Exchange.

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ArmInfo.Ardshinbank and Visa Payment System have launched the “Stay safe” campaign. Within the frames of the campaign, customers who will make the most non-cash transactions with Ardshinbank VISA cards from June 10 to August 10, inclusive, will receive medical insurance and healthcare certificates.

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ArmInfo. The assets of the banking system of Armenia slowed down annual growth from 16.1% to 15.3%, amounting to 5.9 trillion drams ($ 11.7 billion) as of April 1, 2020.  According to the Express-Ranking of Banks of Armenia, prepared by ArmInfo IC, in their structure credit investments and other loans  reached 3.8 trillion drams ($ 7.5 billion), with annual growth  accelerating from 16.2% to 20.4%.

ArmInfo. The banking system of Armenia increased its net profit in the first quarter of 2020 by 40% per annum to 23.3 billion drams ($ 46.3 million), while a year earlier a subsidence of 17.4% was recorded.

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank has received the Best Bank in Armenia 2020 award from Global Finance magazine. This prestigious award affirms the Bank's outstanding digital channels, innovative business approach and strong financial performance.

ArmInfo. International rating agency Moody's affirmed Ardshinbank's rating with Stable outlook. The following ratings are assigned to the bank: Ba3 for LT Bank Deposits (Local Currency), B1 for LT Bank Deposits (Foreign), Ba3 for Baseline Credit Assessment, Ba2 for Counterparty Risk Assessment.

ArmInfo.By April 1, 2020 the share of non-cash card transactions reached 30% of the total volume of plastic transactions in Armenia.

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank’s placement of US$300 million Eurobonds in the international capital marketswas selected as the most outstanding in its category in Europe and was recognized as Deal of the Year by The Banker, a leading global business magazine and part of the Financial Times Group.

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ArmInfo.Fitch is revising the outlook on the ratings of Armenian banks towards "Negative", following the same worsening outlook on the sovereign rating of  Armenia. This was reported by Fitch in a report published on April  16.

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ArmInfo.Starting today, Ardshinbank, together with the SAS supermarket chain, will provide food for more than 870 pensioners aged 76 years and older. Also, Ardshinbank will provide financial assistance to more than 2,400 retirement age clients in all regions of the country.

ArmInfo. The spread of coronavirus and falling oil prices adversely affect banks. Russia and neighboring countries and may lead to a decrease in their  ratings, according to a comment by Fitch.

ArmInfo.The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) granted Ardshinbank the fifth loan in the amount of $ 20 million to finance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia. This deal demonstrates the close partnership between the  two banks and their common goal is to support the development of the  SME sector, Ardshinbank said in a statement.

ArmInfo.Fitch Ratings has  affirmed ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank CJSC's (ACBA) and Ardshinbank  CJSC's (Ardshin) Long-Term Foreign- Currency Issuer Default Ratings  (IDRs) at 'B+' with Stable Outlooks.  The banks' IDRs and senior debt  ratings are driven by their intrinsic strength, as captured by their  'b+' Viability Ratings (VRs).