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From Dream to Reality: IDBank’s Special Mortgage Terms at TOON EXPO.Invest 2026

Partner materials | 2026/11/13 19:47

From Dream to Reality: IDBank’s Special Mortgage Terms at TOON EXPO.Invest 2026

​True to its commitment to offering flexible and modern financial solutions, IDBank participates in TOON EXPO.Invest2026 Vol. 2 with special mortgage offers.​At IDBank’s orange booth, visitors can explore mortgage packages featuring interest rates lower than those currently offered by the Bank, up to 5% cashback, and idcoins. Exhibition visitors can also take advantage of special terms for unsecur...

IDBank Presents the Rate.Trading Digital Platform at Toon Expo.Invest 2026

Partner materials | 2026/11/13 19:01

IDBank Presents the Rate.Trading Digital Platform at Toon Expo.Invest 2026

IDBank participated in Toon Expo.Invest 2026 Vol. 2, one of the region’s largest real estate and investment exhibitions. During the event, the Bank presented solutions for real estate purchases and financing, as well as the Rate.Trading digital platform, jointly developed with Rate.am, which is transforming the approach to large-volume foreign currency exchange transactions.According to Gevorg Mam...

Rate.Trading: Large Transactions with Digital Management of Exchange Rate Risks

Partner materials | 2026/11/12 16:56

Rate.Trading: Large Transactions with Digital Management of Exchange Rate Risks

Buying real estate often involves various logistical considerations. However, for large-scale transactions, it is important to account for exchange rate fluctuations, as even minor changes can significantly impact the final cost of the deal.How do you turn exchange rate fluctuations from a challenge into a useful tool? Here are 3 simple steps to help you use your funds as efficiently as possible:1...

VIVA Foundation Named November Beneficiary of “The Power of One Dram”

Partner materials | 2026/11/12 15:48

VIVA Foundation Named November Beneficiary of “The Power of One Dram”

IDBank-ը և Իդրամը «Մի դրամի ուժը» նախաձեռնության շրջանակում ամփոփել են հոկտեմբեր ամսվա արդյունքները։ Նախորդ ամսվա շահառու «Ֆիզմաթ դպրոցի բարեկամ» բարեգործական հիմնադրամին փոխանցվել է 4.589.996 ՀՀ դրամ։ Գումարն ուղղվելու է «Օլիմպիական շարժում» նախաձեռնության իրականացմանը՝ աջակցելով օլիմպիական խմբակների շարունակական գործունեությանը, ուսուցիչների մասնագիտական կարողությունների զարգացմանը և ավելի շատ ա...

New WhatsApp head wants to make the app easier to use, give its AI more chops

Digital innovation | 2026/11/10 21:41

New WhatsApp head wants to make the app easier to use, give its AI more chops

WhatsApp has grown into one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, used by over 3 billion people. But with that growth, the app has also become complex, packing in features like communities, channels, stories and business features, and a lot of people find it hard to navigate.Kunal Shah, who took over leadership of the app’s development from Will Cathcart earlier this year, now wants to...

Students Want More Than Degrees. Community Colleges Now Have to Prove Economic Value

Analysis | 2026/11/10 18:34

Students Want More Than Degrees. Community Colleges Now Have to Prove Economic Value

Students are increasingly looking beyond earning a college degree or credential. They want to know whether their education will lead to meaningful employment, better earnings, and long-term career opportunities. As expectations shift toward tangible career outcomes, community colleges are facing growing pressure to demonstrate the value of the programs they offer.A July 2026 report from the Aspen...

IDBank at the UBA Regional Conference: From Travel Solutions to Business Opportunities

Partner materials | 2026/11/10 18:08

IDBank at the UBA Regional Conference: From Travel Solutions to Business Opportunities

IDBank participated in the latest regional conference of the Union of Banks of Armenia, held this time in Gyumri. The Bank's representatives presented solutions designed for travel and business financing, highlighting the opportunities they provide.​One of the presented solutions was IDBank’s Visa Wizz Air Platinum card, designed for both personal trips and business travel.​According to Arthu...

35% discount for the 35th anniversary on selected IDBank cards

Partner materials | 2026/11/10 17:32

35% discount for the 35th anniversary on selected IDBank cards

IDBank continues its series of initiatives dedicated to its 35th anniversary. To mark this jubilee year, the Bank presents another profitable offer to its customers.From November 10 to December 30, 2026, inclusive, order any of the following cards and receive a 35% discount on the first year’s card service fee:Visa TravelVisa Wizz AirVisa Signature debitVisa Infinite debitMastercard WorldYou can o...

Converse Bank Expands Its International Capabilities Through Cooperation with Citibank N.A.

Partner materials | 2026/11/10 12:35

Converse Bank Expands Its International Capabilities Through Cooperation with Citibank N.A.

Converse Bank is pleased to announce the establishment of a correspondent banking relationship with Citibank N.A., one of the world’s leading financial institutions and a key participant in the global U.S. dollar clearing system.Citibank N.A. has established a correspondent banking relationship with Converse Bank, further strengthening the Bank’s international banking infrastructure and expanding...

Being ‘Good at Social Media’ Isn’t Enough to Run Your Business Accounts. Here’s What Is

Analysis | 2026/11/07 13:12

Being ‘Good at Social Media’ Isn’t Enough to Run Your Business Accounts. Here’s What Is

Small businesses do this every day. They hand off the Instagram social media account to a niece because she’s “always on her phone,” or have the youngest person in the office to run the social accounts by default. It’s understandable, and honestly, it’s a start! But managing social media for a business is a whole different ballgame. It takes real strategy, platform know-how, consistent execution a...

October 2026 Securities Market Data at the Armenia Stock Exchange

Brands and market | 2026/11/06 18:23

October 2026 Securities Market Data at the Armenia Stock Exchange

Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) has summarized the trading activity for October 2026. During the month, a dynamic trading environment has been maintained, highlighting growing investor confidence and market activity.On the primary auction platform of AMX, the allocation volume of government bonds was approximately 109 billion AMD. Meanwhile, 111 transactions were conducted on the secondary market, wi...