ArmInfo. Without a comprehensive approach, the development of a sustainable capital market is impossible. Shushanik Hovsepyan, Head of Capital Markets at Ameriabank, expressed this opinion in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of an event dedicated to the potential of capital markets in financing environmental and climate initiatives, which was held as part of COP17 at the initiative of the Armenian Securities Exchange and the UN Exchanges for Sustainable Development Initiative. (UN SSE).

ArmInfo. Armenia’s banking system increased tax payments to the state treasury by 13.7% year-on-year in January-September 2026, reaching AMD 149.2 billion ($411.3 million). According to data from the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia, 90.5% of this amount, or AMD 135.1 billion, was paid in direct taxes (including profit tax and income tax), which is 12.6% higher than a year earlier.

ArmInfo. Representatives of the mining industry and the government signed a memorandum establishing a joint platform for discussing mining issues. A group will be created that will professionally study the sector's challenges on a daily basis, examining them from both the industry's perspective and the government's. This was announced by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, speaking to participants of the 3rd international Mining Armenia Forum.

ArmInfo. The net profit of the Armenian banking system in January-September 2026 slowed in year-on-year growth from 15% to 9%, amounting to 334.4 billion drams or $921.8 million. This is evidenced by the Express Ranking of Armenian Banks as of September 30, 2026, prepared by ArmInfo Investment Company.

ArmInfo. Following the signing of documents in the United States last August, significant opportunities have opened up for Armenia. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Asatur Vardanyan stated this during a briefing with journalists on October 16 on the sidelines of the international Mining Armenia Forum.

ArmInfo. The agenda of peace and unblocking communications could significantly change Armenia's economic geography. Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan stated this at the opening of the international Mining Armenia Forum.

ArmInfo. Global geological exploration spending peaked in 2012, after which the trend began to decline. Vardan Janyan, Chairman of the Mining and Metallurgy Association and First Deputy General Director of the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMK), noted during the opening ceremony of the Mining Armenia Forum that if this situation continues despite the current growing demand, the international economy will face serious difficulties in securing critical metals.

ArmInfo. The mining industry's share of Armenia's GDP will reach a record 5.1% by the end of 2026, compared to the actual 3.1% registered in 2025, and 3% in 2024. This was announced on October 16 during the opening ceremony of the Mining Armenia Forum by Vardan Janyan, Chairman of the Mining and Metallurgy Association and First Deputy General Director of the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMK).

Arminfo. The major international Mining Armenia Forum 2026 has begun in the Armenian resort town of Tsaghkadzor, bringing together representatives of dozens of mining and related companies from Armenia and foreign countries. The forum is being held for the third consecutive year.   

ArmInfo. Ameriabank, a pioneer in technological transformation, served as the general sponsor of the Bold Business 2031 forum. The event, organized by LinkedIn Local Yerevan, took place in Yerevan, bringing together the business community, including business leaders, investors, representatives of government and international agencies, diplomats, and experts. The goal of the event was to unite business communities from various fields on a single platform and create a forum for communication. Key topics on the current agenda included the development of artificial intelligence, new technologies, and networking.

ArmInfo.Ameriabank has received nine awards at the prestigious Global Finance’s Best Digital Bank Awards, including eight awards at the country level and one regional recognition.

ArmInfo. Visitors of the Armenian Auto Show, scheduled to be held on September 25-27 at Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in Yerevan, will have the opportunity to choose and buy a car right during the exhibition. At the expo, Ameriabank will present its MyCar.am platform and special offers developed with partner car dealers. For three consecutive days visitors will be able to find their preferred car and buy it without making any down payment.

ArmInfo.  Armenia highly values the format of cooperation established with the Asian Development Bank. RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan stated this during a meeting with ADB Country Director for the RA Lyaziza Sabirova.

ArmInfo. Ameriabank participated in the international conference 4Future Banking 2026, presenting the bank's technological and customer experience solutions. The event brought together representatives from the financial, banking, and technology sectors to discuss key developments in the financial sector, the impact of new technologies on banking services, and new opportunities for shaping the financial ecosystems of the future. The key topic of the event was "Integrated Customer Experience: The Ecosystem of the Future."

ArmInfo.For the second consecutive year, the Armenian banking system has maintained a high growth rate of non-performing loans (NPLs). This is evidenced by the Financial Rating of Armenian Banks as of June 30, 2026, prepared by IC ArmInfo on the basis of published financial statements and additionally requested data (including credit risk data). According to analysts, NPL growth, which barely slowed from 39% to 32% year-on-year by mid-year, is nevertheless increasingly weighing on profits, which are "melting" due to write-offs.

ArmInfo.Consumer loans dominate not only in volume, but also in toxicity

ArmInfo.The range of companies listed on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) continues to expand, contributing to the development of the capital market and creating new opportunities for businesses.

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.