ArmInfo. According to the authoritative international magazine Global Finance, Converse Bank has been named the winner in the category "Best Bank in Armenia in Trade Finance" for 2025 ("Best Trade Finance Provider 2025 in Armenia"). As ArmInfo was informed by the bank's press service, Converse Bank has received this award for the sixth consecutive year. The award ceremony was held in Amsterdam, within the framework of the "BAFT Europe Bank-2025" forum, where the Bank was represented by its Financial Director and Deputy General Director, Grant Hakobyan. Akopyan expressed gratitude for the high assessment of Converse Bank's activities in trade finance and noted: "This not only testifies to the success and efficiency of the Bank's work in this area, but also stimulates innovative solutions and ongoing developments, that will allow us to continue maintaining leading positions in trade finance."
ArmInfo. Converse Bank has placed the next tranches of dollar and dram bonds ahead of schedule, totaling $5 million and 5 billion drams. This is noted in the Bank's statement, which explains that the initial placement of these bonds, initiated on November 1, was completed two months ahead of the originally scheduled deadline (February 3, 2025).
ArmInfo. In Armenia, 21,876 children were born in January-August 2024, which is 7.3% lower than the figure for the previous year. The birth rate per 1000 inhabitants for the reporting period was 10.9 per mille, compared to 12 per mille in 2023.
ArmInfo.Converse Bank began issuing and servicing China UnionPay system cards - UnionPay Gold and UnionPay Platinum. This was noted in a message issued by Converse Bank on May 27.At this stage, cards for this system can be ordered at Converse Bank branches, but they will also be available to order via the Converse Mobile app soon.
ArmInfo.On April 17, Converse Bank began the initial placement of dram and dollar bonds in the amount of 5 billion drams and $10 million in 2024. This is noted in the Bank's statement.
ArmInfo. On April 15, Matenadaran and Araratbank will sign a memorandum of cooperation. On the same day, a donation agreement will be concluded, within the framework of which, with the sponsorship of Araratbank, a laboratory for biological research of manuscripts will be modernized and equipped, the 13th annual international seminar "Faces of Memory. The latest technologies for the preservation and restoration of handwritten and printed heritage" initiated by Matenadaran will be organized and held, reads a statement by Araratbank.
ArmInfo.Ameriabank maintains leadership in the banking system of Armenia in terms of the volume of mortgage loans with a market share of 21.3% at the end of 2023. This is noted in the bank's message.
ArmInfo.Converse Bank has been awarded with the “Best Trade Finance Provider in Armenia” for 2024 award by the prestigious Global Finance magazine.