Ameriabank is the first Armenian company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange's Fortune 100 as a member of the LFG financial group

YEREVAN, March 6. /ARKA/. Ameriabank, as part of the international financial group Lion Finance Group (LFG), has been included in the FTSE 100 index of one of the world's leading stock exchanges, the London Stock Exchange.

Therefore, as reported by the bank's press service, as a member of LFG, Ameriabank is the first Armenian institution to be included among the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange based on the group's market capitalization.

Listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2006, LFG financial group entered the FTSE 100 index approximately two years after Ameriabank joined the group. This demonstrates the strategic significance of Ameriabank's inclusion in the group and its significant contribution to the group's overall development.

LFG will officially join the index on March 20, 2026, after the close of trading. The change will take effect on March 23, 2026. The FTSE 100 index includes leading international companies from the financial and other sectors, such as HSBC (HSBA), Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR), Unilever (ULVR), Coca-Cola (CCH, CCEP), AstraZeneca (AZN), and others. In terms of market value, LFG has surpassed companies such as Burberry (BRBY) and EasyJet (EZJ).

A Positive Signal for Investors

Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, noted that the bank has taken another step toward better representing Armenia's banking system and economy internationally and positioning Armenia on the global map.

"This is especially important for the financial system, because the financial system and financial business are themselves global businesses. That is, when someone seeks to enter a country as an investor, they always look at the country's structures and key financial institutions," he said.

From this perspective, he noted, it is more than obvious that this will have a very positive impact on Armenia.

"In fact, if someone wants to invest in both the financial system and the real sector of Armenia, they will see that we have a company that is essentially global," he said.

Importance for Armenia and the Region

Ameriabank CEO Artak Hanesyan emphasized the importance of the event not only for the bank and the group, but also for the region and Armenia.

"Our inclusion among the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange is a clear signal to international markets that Armenia has strong and competitive financial institutions that can confidently operate at a global level. This will enhance Armenia's investment attractiveness and create additional opportunities for the country's long-term development," he said.

According to the CEO, this success confirms the viability of Ameriabank's development strategy, which is based on a customer-centric approach and the implementation of modern digital solutions.

"Special thanks to our clients – this achievement was made possible thanks to their trust and partnership with us – and, of course, to our team for their professionalism and dedication. This is our shared achievement and an important step for the future of our country," Hanesyan emphasized.

Ameriabank's International Risk Management Standards

Ameriabank Chief Financial Officer Hovhannes Toroyan stated that inclusion in the list of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange increases the visibility and attractiveness of both Ameriabank and the Republic of Armenia in international markets.

"This will increase the stability of the group's shares and the depth of their circulation, which will naturally have a positive impact on both price dynamics and the availability of financial instruments," he said.

According to Toroyan, the very fact of the London listing indirectly demonstrates the compliance of Ameriabank's risk management system, the transparency of its corporate governance system, and its environmental and social risk assessment systems with international best practices.

"This, naturally, is also reflected in the fact that the group's share price has increased more than 2.6-fold over the past 24 months," Toroyan added.

Official Recognition of the Value of Team Work

Lion Finance Group CEO Archil Gachechiladze noted that inclusion in the FTSE 100 index is official recognition of the value created through the consistent work of its teams.

This achievement underscores the strength of Lion Finance Group's strategy, as well as its innovative, technology-driven, and client-focused approach in both the Armenian and Georgian markets. I believe this achievement will strengthen international investor interest in the group and facilitate the attraction of new investment," he said.

Armenia in Global Financial Markets

Haykaz Fanyan, Director of the ACSES Analytical Center, is confident that Lion Finance Group's inclusion in the FTSE 100 is extremely important financial news for the region, emphasizing that this is the first time an organization operating in the region has been included on this list.

He explained that the FTSE 100 is an index published by the Financial Times of the 100 organizations with the largest market capitalization on the London Stock Exchange, whose movements are periodically monitored by financial industry professionals.

"Not everyone knows where Armenia is located." This is one of those rare opportunities for global financial markets to recognize Armenia's existence, represented by Ameriabank and Lime Fines Group.

A New Bar for Armenian Financial Market Participants

Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia, called this event an opportunity to place Armenia's financial and banking systems at the center of international investors' attention.

"The corporate governance requirements established by the London Stock Exchange are extremely strict, and Ameriabank, by complying with current legislation, has also met these stringent requirements—international standards of corporate governance and transparency—which, in turn, sets a new bar for Armenian financial market participants," he said.

According to Azatyan, new opportunities may open up for international investors paying attention to the top 100 organizations listed on the London Stock Exchange to study Armenia's economy, financial system, and existing potential, which can also be realized in international markets.

"This fact, this event, will help draw additional attention to the entire Armenian economy and financial system," he emphasized. About Ameriabank

Ameriabank is a leading financial technology institution in Armenia and plays a vital role in the country's economy. As part of its digital transformation strategy, the Bank introduces and continuously improves unique products, services, and innovative platforms designed to meet the financial and non-financial needs of its clients.

As a dynamically developing fintech company, Ameriabank offers comprehensive solutions to improve quality of life.

The Bank is supervised by the Central Bank of Armenia.