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Partner materials | 2026/10/16 16:28

IDBank to Showcase Environmental and Innovative Initiatives at COP17

Together with its partners, IDBank will participate in the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), where it will present a number of key initiatives focused on green transformation, digital ecosystems, and biodiversity conservation.In collaboration with Armenia Tree Project, Matenadaran, and My Forest Armenia, IDBank continues to support...

Partner materials | 2026/10/15 16:30

35 Years of Trust: IDBank Celebrates with Its Customers

IDBank continues its series of events marking its 35th anniversary, this time celebrating together with its customers. Throughout the day, all IDBank branches were filled with a festive atmosphere, and customers were welcomed with surprises and gifts. Customers visiting the branches for their banking transactions had the opportunity to win themed gifts by spinning the wheel of fortune.Throughout i...

Partner materials | 2026/10/13 17:14

The "Physmath Friends" Charitable Foundation is the October beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram"

Within the framework of "The Power of One Dram" initiative, AMD 4,648,503 accumulated during September was directed to organizing the "Climate Change and Women" award ceremony, which aims to highlight women's contributions to combating climate change and preserving biodiversity.

Partner materials | 2026/10/13 14:07

TRF 2026: Dilijan Becomes a Platform for International Tourism Dialogue

From October 9 to 11, 2026, Dilijan hosted Tourism Regional Forum (TRF) 2026, bringing together representatives from tourism, hospitality, investment, culture, and urban development. Initiated by Green Rock, the forum brought together industry professionals for the second time, continuing the initiative launched in 2024.This year’s TRF focused on the theme “Destinations Built to Last.” Around 250...

Partner materials | 2026/10/12 17:26

As part of its 35th-anniversary events, IDBank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Matenadaran

A new biodiversity park will be established in the heart of the capital, covering approximately 1.2 hectares adjacent to the Matenadaran. This latest project, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of IDBank’s founding, is being implemented jointly with Matenadaran, with the parties having signed a memorandum of understanding and an agreement․ This marks the first joint initiative between the two insti...

Partner materials | 2026/10/09 10:41

Nelli Kocharyan Presents Converse Bank’s Vision for Development of International Relations at the BACEE Conference

Nelli Kocharyan, Director of the Financial Institutions and International Banking Department at Converse Bank, participated in a panel discussion dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE) during the Bank Pekao FI Day & 52nd BACEE International Banking Conference held in Warsaw.She spoke about the partnership established between Converse...

Partner materials | 2026/10/08 15:16

“The Golden Hour”: IDBank explains how to respond effectively to a scam attack

In medicine, there is a concept known as the “golden hour” – the critical time after an injury when assistance is most effective. The same applies to digital and financial security: if your data is compromised, every minute counts: it is during the first hours after an attack that criminals try to withdraw money from your accounts, apply for loans in your name, steal your account passwords․What to...

Partner materials | 2026/10/08 13:29

BACEE International Conference Kicks Off with Converse Bank as Lead Sponsor

The Bank Pekao FI Day & 52nd BACEE International Banking Conference has kicked off in Warsaw, with Converse Bank serving as the event’s Lead Sponsor.Converse Bank is represented at the conference by Nelli Kocharyan, Director of Financial Institutions and International Relations Department, and Lusine Balanyan, Head of the Investor Relations Division. Both contributing to the conference program...

Partner materials | 2026/10/07 10:00

Beyond Borders in Yerevan: International Solutions for Business, Investment and Life Abroad

On 29 October 2026, Lawitt Buro will host Beyond Borders in Yerevan, an intimate business event for entrepreneurs, investors and private clients exploring international opportunities for business development, investment, asset protection and relocation.The event will bring together experts from different areas of international legal and business consulting. The main purpose of Beyond Borders is to...

Partner materials | 2026/10/05 14:07

Evocabank raises USD 10M subordinated financing from FIM

Evocabank has raised subordinated debt financing of USD 5 million each from the EFSE and the GGF, both managed by Finance in Motion.

Partner materials | 2026/09/30 14:13

"The Boss Ordered an Urgent Money Transfer": IDBank Warns of Employer Impersonation Fraud

Receiving an unexpected message from the CEO or from the direct supervisor is stressful on its own. But what if the executive demands an urgent payment, warns of a "confidential transaction," and asks you not to tell anyone? Many employees choose to carry out the order without asking questions. This is precisely the foundation of one of the most dangerous schemes known as "Fake Boss...

Partner materials | 2026/09/28 18:47

Financial literacy among children: Idram&IDBank

Did you know that, on average, only 11% of 15-year-old students in OECD countries demonstrate capabilities corresponding to the highest, 5th level of financial literacy?According to the PISA 2022 financial literacy assessment, students who have reached this level are able to analyze complex financial situations, understand the consequences of different financial instruments, and make informed deci...

Partner materials | 2026/09/28 15:13

Converse Bank is Lead Sponsor of the BACEE International Banking Conference

Converse Bank will participate as a Lead Sponsor in the Bank Pekao FI Day & 52nd BACEE International Banking Conference, to be held on October 8–9 in Warsaw. The conference is one of the key international events organized by the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE). Co-hosted by BACEE and Bank Pekao, the conference will bring together senior executives of international fi...

Partner materials | 2026/09/25 17:16

A Career Start with Idram and IDBank

In today's world, the most valuable capital is not finance, but knowledge; this is why Idram and IDBank view education as a strategic investment in the future.Idram and IDBank are consistently present where the next generation of professionals is being shaped. The companies regularly conduct courses on financial literacy and information security at Russian-Armenian University and the Armenian...

Partner materials | 2026/09/25 16:52

Rate.Trading: Currency Exchange on a New Digital Platform

The development of digital financial services today involves not only improving existing banking products but also creating specialized platforms that make financial services more efficient and accessible.Rate.Trading, a digital currency exchange platform launched by Rate.am and IDBank, is the result of this approach. The platform allows individuals and legal entities to monitor available exchange...