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News | 2026/08/07 15:27
Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) has summarized the trading activity for July 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 more than 87․1 billion AMD. Meanwhile, 70 transactions were conducted on the secondary market, with a to...
News | 2026/08/06 17:49
Moody’s Ratings has changed the outlook on IDBank’s long-term deposit ratings to positive from stable.It should be recalled that Moody’s recently affirmed IDBank’s long-term deposit ratings at Ba3, as well as the Bank’s ba3 Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA, highlighting its solid capital and liquidity buffers, high profitability and continued improvement in asset quality.The posit...
Partner materials | 2026/08/05 16:46
IDBank has expanded its card portfolio with the new Mastercard World card, created for those who value convenience not only in their everyday purchases but also while traveling.The new card offers a range of exclusive travel benefits, including:6 complimentary airport lounge visits,6 complimentary Fast Track passes,24/7 concierge service,1 GB of international roaming,50% discount on travel insuran...
Partner materials | 2026/08/05 16:21
Converse Bank is expanding its cooperation with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, by announcing the launch of a new phase of partnership focused on enhancing the customer experience and advancing customer loyalty solutions.This phase of the partnership is particularly significant at the current stage of the Bank's strategic development, as the Bank continues to enhance its C360 ecosys...
Digital innovation | 2026/08/02 16:59
In the European Union new rules ensuring the transparency of artificial intelligence (AI) usage have officially come into force . According to Euronews, this is one of the important parts of the phased implementation of the AI Act of the European Union.From now on, companies developing and using AI systems are required to clearly label content created or significantly altered by artificial intelli...
Professional analysis | 2026/08/01 14:00
There was a time when you needed at least a few internships on your resume before you could get hired at a competitive newsroom. You changed markets when you wanted better pay and to reach a larger audience.For many journalists, this is still a path to a rewarding career in the news business. But for many others, getting started or finding a new job has become seemingly impossible after hundreds o...
Partner materials | 2026/07/31 16:18
During the summer, fraudsters shift their focus. While adults are busy with work, children spend more time online and playing video games. This is why the number of cyberattacks targeting children and teenagers increases during the school holidays. However, the criminals’ goal remains the same: gaining access to accounts, devices, and, in the most serious cases, parents’ money.The Scam: From “Free...
Partner materials | 2026/07/31 16:14
July 30, Yerevan - Moody's Ratings has affirmed Converse Bank's long-term deposit ratings at Ba3 and changed the outlook to positive from stable. At the same time, the agency affirmed all of the Bank's ratings, including its ba3 Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA.The change in the outlook follows the revision of the outlook on the Government of Armenia to positive fro...
Partner materials | 2026/07/30 18:07
Evocabank and Green Rock Management Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, officially launching the project of the Bank's new head office.
Partner materials | 2026/07/30 11:39
Acquiring premium real estate in the center of Yerevan has long ceased to be merely a way to improve living conditions—today, it is viewed as a strategic tool for capital preservation and long-term value creation. In this context, the sale of a 168.3 sq. m apartment located on Charents Street, right next to Yerevan State University, is particularly noteworthy.Priced at $550,000 and situated on the...
Partner materials | 2026/07/29 14:53
Amundi-Acba pension funds recovered in the second quarter of 2026 from the lowest levels recorded as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and posted positive returns.For the second quarter of 2026, the returns* of the funds were as follows:Balanced (AMBAL) Fund: 5.2%Conservative (AMCON) Fund: 4.3%Fixed Income (AMFIX) Fund: 1.5% As of the end of June 2026, the assets of the three funds amoun...
Partner materials | 2026/07/28 18:37
In the heart of Yerevan, on the rooftop of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, Khachaturian Rooftop opened with the support of IDBank, turning one of the capital's most beautiful rooftops into a new venue for summer cultural evenings, concerts, and unforgettable gatherings. With this collaboration, IDBank launched a series of anniversary events dedicated to its 35th anniversary...
Partner materials | 2026/07/22 11:55
The financial and digital literacy courses organized by Idram and IDBank made their next stop in the Syunik province. Through the partnership between the Davidbek Games Foundation, Idram, and IDBank, the annual pan-Armenian competition-festival took on a new dimension this time. Alongside overcoming daily challenges and trials, participants had the opportunity to explore the financial world and le...
Partner materials | 2026/07/20 21:56
The ‘LinkedIn Local Yerevan’ initiative, which has formed a leading platform in Armenia's business environment over the past two years, announces a transition to a new phase of development and the launch of a strategic forum titled ‘BOLD Business 2031’. The event will take place on October 3, 2026, at the ‘Altezza by Armenian Helicopters’ platform.‘BOLD Business 2031’ is transitioning from a...
Partner materials | 2026/07/20 18:09
AraratBank continues to enhance its self-service banking solutions, providing customers with a more convenient, faster and more secure way to carry out their transactions.Customers can now use AraratBank ATMs equipped with CashIn functionality to deposit cash, top up their accounts and cards, and access currency exchange services through two available authentication methods - ArCa QR and imID.With...
