ArmInfo. On July 30, Ameriabank held its latest Investor Day, this time dedicated to the  first half of the year in financial markets.  The event began with an  analysis of the S&P 500 stock index, which includes shares of 500 of  the world's largest companies, including Apple, Nvidia, Google,  Amazon, and others.

ArmInfo. Armenia's capital market will continue to expand at a rapid pace, which will also be reflected in the country's economic development.

ArmInfo. Over the past five years, Ameriabank's loan portfolio has grown by an average of 30% annually, driven primarily by mortgage lending, which has reached 400 billion drams,  as announced by Ameriabank's Director of Retail  Banking, Arman Barseghyan, at a press conference on July 28,  presenting the results of the first half of 2026.

ArmInfo.Ameriabank's retail banking development strategy is based on three pillars: expanding the customer base, providing high-quality service, and  creating a digital ecosystem for customers, as stated by Arman  Barseghyan, Ameriabank's Director of Retail Banking, during a press  conference on July 28.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's banking system increased its tax contributions to the state budget by 10.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 116.1 billion drams  (approximately $274 million). Direct taxes accounted for 92.1% of  this total, or 106.9 billion drams, representing a 9.2% annual  growth. According to data from the State Revenue Committee of the  Republic of Armenia, all 17 operating banks in the country made the  list of the top 1,000 corporate taxpayers, with 13 banks securing  spots in the top hundred (compared to 14 banks the previous year).

ArmInfo. The top five largest taxpayers in Armenia contributed 173.8 billion drams  (approximately $472.5 million) to the state budget during the first  half of 2026, marking a 23.4% year-on-year increase. According to  data released by the State Revenue Committee (SRC) from the roster of  the 1,000 largest taxpayers, this total comprised 3.8 billion drams  in customs duties (a 26.7% annual increase), 62.1 billion drams in  direct taxes (a 12.7% increase), and 70.3 billion drams in  value-added tax (VAT), reflecting a 12% growth.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's banking system net profit in the first half of 2026 slowed in year-on-year growth from 17% to 7%, exceeding AMD 214.3 billion or $582.5 million. 

ArmInfo. Twelve banks have already joined the ArcaPay system, and eight have joined ArcaQR, with the majority participating in both, as stated by Vardan  Khachatryan, Chairman of the Management Board and Executive Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference He noted that banks are  currently in the integration phase for an additional ArcaPay function: B2B services for legal entities.

ArmInfo. European Floating-rate coupon bonds issued by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have been successfully placed on the corporate securities allocation platform of the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX). Converse Bank, a member of the AMX, served as the underwriter for the placement.

ArmInfo.The 2026 edition of Lion Finance Group’s (LFG) annual Investor Day took place in Tbilisi and was attended by about 100 international investors, companies, financial institutions, and analysts, including representatives of Firebird, M&G Investments, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and other organizations. 

ArmInfo.  Armenia currently exhibits the highest level of societal readiness for demographic changes among countries in the region, including Turkey, Iran,  Georgia, and Azerbaijan. This was stated by Tigran Jrbashyan,  Director of Management Consulting Services at Ameriabank, on June 26  in Almaty during a session at the EDB (Eurasian Development Bank)  Annual Meeting and Business Forum, which marked the bank's 20th  anniversary.

ArmInfo.  Ameriabank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (The OPEC Fund) signed a USD 50 million loan agreement. The agreement was signed during OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026 in Vienna, which also marked the 50th anniversary of the institution.

ArmInfo. The event ticketing platform Eventhub is expanding its features, making the European market accessible to local buyers and event agencies.

ArmInfo. Ameriabank has fully placed its first-ever perpetual bonds in total amount of USD 100 million. The bonds were issued in two tranches, in February and April. In both issuances, the entire volume was subscribed before the planned deadline, demonstrating strong demand for the securities.

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. The agreement aims to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia and further promote sustainable development through green financing.

ArmInfo.Solis CJSC, a holding company managed by Amber Capital and combining a portfolio of solar power plants, is launching the public placement of nominal coupon-paying USD bonds with total face value of USD 2 million (total quantity – 20,000 bonds). The bond placement arranger is Ameriabank.

ArmInfo.Ameriabank received 4 awards at the annual AMX Awards ceremony, taking home three awards from Armenia Stock Exchange and one from the Central Depository of Armenia. 

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Stock Exchange and the Central Depository awarded the most active participants of the capital market at the AMX AWARDS 2026. This is one of the most significant events in Armenia's financial sector,  held annually.

ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ameriabank have signed a loan agreement of up to $100 million to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia, including women-led businesses, and to scale up green investments.

ArmInfo.Intelligent Management Holding, the founder and shareholder of EFES Insurance Company and the Vardanants Innovative Medical Center, has launched the second tranche of bonds worth 3 billion drams, with a yield of 11.7% per annum. Ameriabank, as with the debut issue, is the  underwriter. According to EFES Insurance Company, The public offering began on May 18, 2026, and is scheduled to run through August 31,  2026, or until fully placed.