In January 2026, pensioners and benefit recipients in Armenia received 33.3 billion drams in cashback for non-cash payments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a state mortgage support program for military officers.

Starting in 2023, the Identity Foundation began documenting Armenia's centuries-old monasteries, churches, and cultural monuments.

Acba bank, American Express' licensee in Armenia, launches the new American Express Gold Debit Card, offering exclusive benefits in travel and for everyday spend*.

Last week, the Central Bank of Armenia decided to reduce the fees banks charge businesses for cashless payments, Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan announced.

The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.

The ARKA News Agency has released a ranking of the most profitable commercial banks in Armenia for the third quarter of 2025.

The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped  by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by  the ARKA news agency.

ARKA news agency publishes the ranking of the most profitable commercial banks in Armenia based on the results of the second quarter of 2025.

Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.

In January 2026, pensioners and benefit recipients in Armenia received 33.3 billion drams in cashback for non-cash payments, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.

Twelve-month inflation (January 2026 compared to January 2025) in Armenia's consumer market stood at 3.8%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia.

Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and the Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Unit, Matteo Rivillini, emphasized the importance of cooperation in economic development projects, particularly in the implementation of joint programs with the private sector in the country, the government press service reported.

In January, Armenia's financial system evolved within the macroeconomic and monetary-credit frameworks previously established. The monetary policy adhered to the parameters set for late 2025, the banking sector continued to enhance credit intermediation, and debt policy remained a priority for financial authorities and investors.

In December 2025, the AMD/USD exchange rate appreciated slightly on average, compared to the previous month.

The capital market of Armenia is undergoing a significant transformation: there is an increasing interest in bonds, foreign investors are becoming more engaged, and there is a rising demand for new financial instruments, ranging from IPOs to digital assets

Interest in financial markets is growing in Armenia, and more and more people are thinking about how to build long-term capital. Many don't know where to start or how to avoid mistakes.

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The need to improve financial literacy is increasingly being discussed in Armenia, but what does this really mean, and why is it important not only for individuals but for the entire economy?

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