Ardshininvestbank lowers tariffs to CIS states via Contact systemJuly 18, 2009 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ardshininvestbank has lowered tariffs for money transfer to CIS countries via Contact system. Transfer rates have decreased by 3-2%, the bank's press service reports. Contact system of money transfers operates in 86 countries, having a total number of 30 thousand service branches.In compliance with international system of money transfers, Ardshininvestbank periodically conducts actions with the aim of increasing money transfer volumes, says the bank's release. According to first quarter results of the current year, private money transfers have increased by 16%, comprising $ 61.5 million, Besides, the volumes of private transfers are expected to make up $ 180 million by the end of 2009. Ardshininvestbank carries out transfers via RIA international money transfer system. It currently transfers amounts via IntelExpress, Contact, MoneyGram. Migom and Quick Mail systems. In that sphere, the bank cooperates with Russian Promsvyazbank, Socgorbank, Fora a bank and Sberbank. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |