Armenia to allocate over $6 million to host EBRD Annual Meeting

 Thursday, May 2 2024 15:14:00
Armenia to allocate over $6 million to host EBRD Annual Meeting

ArmInfo. Armenia will allocate about 2.4 billion drams (approximately $6.2 million) for the annual meeting  of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which will be held from May 14 to 16. The decision was made on May 2 at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

EasyPay is the best Armenian financial company in 2023 in two categories, according to World Economic Magazine
 Thursday, November 2 2023 11:25

ArmInfo.According to World Economic Magazine, a well-known financial journal, EasyPay has been recognized as the best financial company in two categories: “Best Services Provider to Government Sector Armenia 2023” and “Best Auto Finance Company Armenia 2023”.

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Financing of education, science, culture and sport to be increased by  37%
 Thursday, November 2 2023 11:08

ArmInfo.In 2024, AMD 345.417bln will be allocated to finance programs in the fields of  education, science, culture, sports and youth, Deputy Minister of Finance Vahan Sirunyan stated at a hearing in the commissions of Armenia's Parliament. 

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Central Bank Head:  serious demand for credit products observed in  2023 to increase profit growth of banking system
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 20:17

ArmInfo. Unlike 2022, when the Armenian banking system received most of its profits from services provided to non-residents (accounts, payment cards, currency transactions, ed. note), in 2024 there is a serious demand for credit products, which will allow banks to more thoroughly generate profits. Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia Martin Galstyan stated during a press conference on October 31.

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Ardshinbank has been recognized as the "Best Corporate" and "Best ESG Bank" in Armenia by Euromoney magazine
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 18:33

ArmInfo.The British financial magazine Euromoney has awarded Ardshinbank with two prestigious titles: "Best Corporate Bank" and "Best Bank for ESG" (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Earlier in 2023, Euromoney named Ardshinbank the best bank in Armenia for the third time. The "Euromoney Awards for Excellence" competition is held annually, and international experts select the best banks from 100 countries in various categories.

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The fist premium metal vertical Visa Infinite Special Edition from IDBank
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 18:24

ArmInfo.IDBank has released the first metal vertical card in RA, Visa Infinite Special Edition, with exclusive features.

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HSBC Armenia honoured as the country’s Best Bank for CSR and for Diversity & Inclusion at the 2023 Euromoney Awards for Excellence
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 18:09

ArmInfo. HSBC Bank Armenia CJSC (hereinafter HSBC Armenia/Bank) has been awarded two recognitions by the reputable Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. The Bank has been recognized for its strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its efforts in promoting Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) within the Armenian banking industry.

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CBA: Weak deflationary impact from external sector on Armenian  economy to remain
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 18:07

ArmInfo. The weak deflationary impact from the external sector on the Armenian economy will  continue. During the press conference held on October 31, Governor of the RA Central Bank, Martin Galstyan, presented such a forecast regarding the reduction of the refinancing rate from 9.75% to 9.5%.

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CBA reduces refinancing rate to 9.5% 
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 13:55

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia further reduced the refinancing rate - this time by 0.25  percentage points - from 9.75% to 9.5%. This is the fourth decrease this year, after two years of increase with reaching a historical maximum of 10.75% at the end of 2022 and maintaining this level until June 13 of this year, when the first decrease of 0.25 percentage points took place. , then on August 1 there was a second decline by  the same amount, and on September 12 the decline was more noticeable - by 0.5 percentage points.

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HSBC Armenia & Teach For Armenia Partner for Educational Innovation
 Monday, October 30 2023 22:01

ArmInfo.Teach For Armenia is partnering with HSBC Armenia to implement the Káits Social Innovation Incubator — Armenia’s first-ever incubator dedicated to education.

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CBA Head fears that problem of underfulfillment of capital  expenditures will not be resolved in 2024 as well
 Monday, October 30 2023 21:58

ArmInfo.Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia Martin Galstyan expressed fears that the  problem of underfulfillment of budget capital expenditures will not be resolved in 2024 as well.

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Russian government includes Armenia in `comfortable conditions` for  foreign businesses and entrepreneurs
 Monday, October 30 2023 16:38

ArmInfo.During the operational meeting of the Deputy Prime Ministers in the Government of the Russian Federation, the issue of simplifying the procedure for opening accounts in Russian banks by foreign entrepreneurs was considered.

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Vahe Hovhannisyan: Next year, 42% of capital spending to be directed  to defense sector 
 Monday, October 30 2023 16:01

ArmInfo. Capital expenditures in 2024 will reach 6.6% of GDP, which is 0.7% higher  than a year ago. Minister of Finance of Armenia Vahe Hovhannisyan announced on October 30 at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2024 budget. 

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Finance Minister: Budget deficit in 2024 could reach 4.6%
 Monday, October 30 2023 16:00

ArmInfo.The budget deficit in 2024 could rise to 4.6% from 3.2% under the current draft budget  scenario. Minister of Finance of Armenia Vahe Hovhannisyan stated on October 30 at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2024 budget.

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Information Systems Agency is planned to be established in Armenia -  CB Governor
 Monday, October 30 2023 15:59

ArmInfo. It is planned to establish an Information Systems Agency in Armenia. Governor of the  Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia Martin Galstyan announced on October 30 at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2024 budget.

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Economy Minister, HSBC Reps discuss possibility of Armenian large  companies entering foreign capital markets
 Friday, October 27 2023 16:15

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan met with representatives of HSBC Bank as  part of a working visit to London.

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Four Armenian mobile operators increase tax payments by 20.4% this  Jan-Sept
 Friday, October 27 2023 12:09

ArmInfo. In January-September 2023, the four telecommunication operators of  Armenia increased tax payments to the state budget by 20.4% - up to  AMD 30.7bln ($78mln). Of this amount, AMD 7.8bln came from direct  taxes (including profit tax, income tax), and AMD 13.1bln from VAT. 

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Tax payments of banking system of Armenia have increased  significantly
 Thursday, October 26 2023 18:01

ArmInfo.The banking system of Armenia in Jan-Sept 2023 sent 111.8 billion drams or $284.1 million to the state treasury through taxes, which is 2.4-fold higher than the year-ago. Of this amount, 91.1% or 101.9 billion drams were paid for direct taxes (including profit tax and income tax), with an increase of 2.6-fold over the year, according to the data from the State Revenue Committee.

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Bonds of Eurasian Development Bank have started to be listed  on main  Abond list of Armenia Securities Exchange
 Thursday, October 26 2023 17:54

ArmInfo. Starting from October 26 of this year, nominal coupon bonds issued by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)  have started to be listed  for the first time on the main (Abond) list of bonds at the Armenia Securities Exchange.

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Tigran Khachatryan: state provided financial assistance to 97.2  thousand Artsakh refugees
 Wednesday, October 25 2023 19:53

ArmInfo.The state has already provided financial assistance to 97.2 thousand forcibly displaced citizens of Artsakh, of which 24 thousand are children. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Khachatryan said, answering a question from parliamentarians during government hour on October 25. At the same time, he emphasized that these are not final data.

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Ardshinbank offers "Standard" and "Standard+" packages for individual entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises
 Tuesday, October 24 2023 14:19

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank has developed special "Standard" and "Standard+" packages for individual entrepreneurs and legal entities registered in the Republic of Armenia. The packages include various banking services to help entrepreneurs manage their finances more efficiently and conduct banking operations.

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