Ameriabank raises $11.5 million in funding from SymbioticsFebruary 26, 2018 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ameriabank announced on Monday, February 26 that it has signed a $11.5 million senior loan agreement with Symbiotics’ Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Bond issuance program, with a possibility to increase the amount by an additional $10 million in hard or local currency. The loan facility is aimed at financing micro, small or medium enterprise clients of Ameriabank. Artak Hanesyan, CEO of Ameriabank, said: “We are pleased to announce about a new loan facility aimed at micro and SME financing, which is a strategic priority for Ameriabank. This is our first transaction with a new valuable partner - Symbiotics, and we look forward to our long-term fruitful cooperation”. Daniel Schriber, Director of Investments at Symbiotics noted: “We are delighted to establish a new partnership with such a reputable and innovative bank as Ameriabank and look forward to our valued cooperation in championing the development and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises in Armenia.” The first investment bank in Armenia, Ameriabank has been providing a large package of innovative banking services since 2007. Now Ameriabank CJSC is a universal bank offering corporate, investment and retail banking services in a comprehensive package of banking solutions. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |