ArmInfo. On August 14, Converse Bank announced  the commencement of a new $2 million bond issuance for Global Shipping LLC. According to a statement from Converse Bank, the initial placement is scheduled to be concluded on October 30, 2026.  

ArmInfo. The Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2026) will be held at the «Yyldyz» hotel in Ashgabat on the 1^st to 2^nd of October. It is a leading international platform for developing investment cooperation, where representatives of government, international financial institutions, and businesses discuss projects and make decisions aimed at practical implementation.

ArmInfo.  Ardshinbank continues to expand its digital services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by relaunching its SME digital platform with enhanced features and an improved set of tools.

ArmInfo.The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), one of the world's leading international financial institutions with an AAA credit rating, and Converse Bank, one of the leading participants in the Armenian capital market, announce the successful completion of the placement of the EBRD's AMD-denominated bonds.

ArmInfo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to launch a new AMD 5 billion floating-rate bond issuance in the Armenian capital market, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the development of local currency financing and deepening Armenia’s financial markets.

ArmInfo. The European Union is one of Armenia's most important partners. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this at a joint press conference with European  Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Yerevan on July 2.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank has once again assumed the role of Flagship Sponsor of the Annual Meeting and Business Forum of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), reaffirming its active engagement in the international financial cooperation and economic development agenda.

ArmInfo.  Ameriabank and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have signed a EUR 120 million loan agreement during the EBRD Annual Meeting held in Riga, Latvia.

ArmInfo.  Recently, the event titled “Plug Into Growth” was held, organized by Ardshinbank in cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) through its Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) programme in Armenia, with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF).

ArmInfo.  The first Regional Environmental Summit (RES), the largest environmental event in Central Asia, has opened in Astana. The Kazakh capital has brought  together representatives of regional states, international  organizations, financial institutions, and the expert community.

ArmInfo. With hundreds of visitors and strong interest in energy-efficient equipment leasing at the three-day Leasing Expo 2026 held at the Meridian Expo Center, the pavilion of AraratBank’s pavilion drew the attention of both potential and existing customers. AraratBank offered leasing for renewable energy sources and energy-efficient equipment under attractive terms. 

ArmInfo. Leasing EXPO 2026, now in its fourth consecutive year, will be held from April 10 to 12. AraratBank will participate in the exhibition with a tailored offer for corporate clients and individual entrepreneurs.

ArmInfo. Yerevan is shifting its waste management strategy from burial to processing. During a city council meeting on April 6, Mayor Tigran Avinyan took a firm stance against a long-standing initiative with the European Bank  for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to build a new sanitary  landfill.

ArmInfo. EBRD unlocks US$ 40 (€38.2) million on-lent to youth-led businesses 

ArmInfo.  State support programs don't even cover the basic needs of Artsakh  residents; the burden falls primarily on NGOs and international  organizations.

ArmInfo.  For Investor's Day, Ameriabank hosted an event dedicated to Armenia's  pension system. The goal was to bring together people interested in  investing, allowing them to share ideas, nuances of portfolio  construction, exchange experiences, and promote the growth of an  investment culture.

ArmInfo.  On 26 November, Ardshinbank and the EBRD signed three agreements under a new cooperation package, totaling more than USD 155 million equivalent in financing. The funds are aimed at supporting lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), expanding green economy financing, and developing infrastructure in the country.

ArmInfo. Financing will support MSMEs and expand regional outreach across Armenia

ArmInfo. Between 2016 and 2025, the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC hadn't sanctioned $690 million in loan guarantees with the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC). Romanos Petrosyan, interim manager of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), made this statement on November 11 during a meeting with representatives from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Giorgi Akhalkatsi; Zsuzsanna Gabriella D. Moshnyai, senior investment officer of the Asian  Development Bank (ADB) office in Georgia; and Arman Barkhudaryan,  senior representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)  in Armenia.  The meeting, according to the ENA press service, was  also attended by ENA Deputy Director General and Director of  Economics and Finance, Armen Shahnazaryan; IFC Investment Officer  Vyacheslav Gordienko; and ADB Investment Officer Ana Gvalia.

ArmInfo.Armenia, under the guise of "multi-vectorism," is pursuing a course of European integration. Russian political scientist and expert at the Strategic  Culture Foundation, Andrei Areshev, shares this opinion.