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ECBC Welcomes Mayer Brown: Legal Expertise Strengthens Regulatory Guidance

25 March 2024

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the addition of law firm Mayer Brown as its latest member. Mayer Brown is a global law firm, advising the world’s financial services industry on complex finance, capital markets, regulatory…

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ECBC Publishes Updated Global Concept Note on Third Country Equivalence for Covered Bonds

21 February 2024

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 update of its Global Concept Note on Third Country Equivalence for Covered Bonds.   The European Union’s Covered Bond Directive serves as a significant legislative…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q3 2023

16 January 2024

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the third quarter of 2023. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review provides the latest short-term developments…

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Unlocking Global Covered Bond Markets: ECBC's Maiden Icelandic Plenary Meeting

15 December 2023

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that its 34th Plenary Meeting and related events will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland between 14-17 May 2024. These events are being organised with the kind support of the Icelandic…

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EMF-ECBC Data Hub : A Unique Open Source Data Platform for Housing and Covered Bonds Markets

11 December 2023

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) and the European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) are delighted to announce the launch of the new EMF-ECBC Data Hub that facilitate access to and help illustrate the data series contained in the EMF-ECBC’s key publications,…

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Real estate finance industry and valuation profession join forces to ‘operationalise the Basel III property value’

20 October 2023

The European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication today of a paper on operationalising the Basel III ‘property value’, drafted in cooperation with representatives of the real estate finance industry and the valuation profession,…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q2 2023

19 October 2023

  First signs of landing as Europe's Housing and Mortgage Markets slow their downward trends   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the second quarter of 2023.…

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ECBC Expands its Presence in Finland as S-Bank Joins

18 September 2023

Brussels, 18 September 2023 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the addition of S-Bank as its latest member, bringing the number of Finnish members to seven. S-Bank is part of S…

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Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall joins ECBC and Covered Bond Label as latest member

7 September 2023

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) and Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) are delighted to announce the addition of Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall as their latest member. Schwäbisch Hall operates as a building society and service provider, primarily serving the private…

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EMF Hypostat 2023: United in Diversity - Multidimensional Patterns in European Housing and Mortgage Markets in 2022

4 September 2023

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2023 edition of Hypostat, the EMF-ECBC’s annual statistical publication encompassing data on recent developments in housing and mortgage markets in Europe and beyond. The 2023 edition (covering…

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ECBC publishes 2023 Edition of European Covered Bond Fact Book

1 September 2023

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 18th (2023) edition of its European Covered Bond Fact Book, which builds upon the success of previous editions to cement its place as the definitive source of information…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review - Q1 2023

17 July 2023

Higher consumer prices and a changing interest rate environment: a new context for European mortgage lenders   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the first quarter of…

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RICS Joins EMF as Observer Member, Enhancing Collaboration on Global Initiatives

8 June 2023

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the addition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as its newest observer member. RICS is a globally recognised professional body renowned for its expertise in land, property, infrastructure, and…

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Storied Data Joins EMF as Observer Member, Strengthening Data Publishing and Information Distribution Solutions for the Mortgage Industry

30 May 2023

Storied Data Joins EMF as Observer Member, Strengthening Data Publishing and Information Distribution Solutions for the Mortgage Industry Brussels, 30 May 2023 – For immediate release The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the addition of Storied Data,…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review - Q4 2022

9 May 2023

Inflation and subdued market expectations leave their mark on Europe’s housing and mortgage markets Brussels, 9 May 2023 – For immediate release The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage…

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Evitec Joins the ECBC to Enhance Data-Driven Solutions in the Covered Bond Industry

27 April 2023

Brussels, 27 April 2023 – For immediate release The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that Evitec, a Nordic expert in software solutions and consultation services for the finance sector, has become the ECBC’s latest member.  …

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Covered bond industry playing a leading role in shaping smart digital and sustainable solutions to support the climate transition

21 April 2023

Brussels, 21 April 2023 – For immediate release   On the occasion of the 32nd ECBC Plenary Meeting in Helsinki on 19April 2023, the EMF-ECBC has once again demonstrated how it is at the forefront of innovation with the parallel…

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Econans AB joins the EMF

30 March 2023

Brussels, 30 March 2023 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce that Econans AB has become the latest institution to join the EMF as an Observer Member. Econans AB is a Swedish green…

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EEMI brings banks one step closer to achieving EU Taxonomy alignment with new methodology to identify ‘15% best in class’

18 January 2023

The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes the publication of a study  prepared by the Comitato Termotecnico Italiano (CTI) and CRIF under the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI) of the percentage distribution of primary energy values…

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European Mortgage Federation Appoints New Chairman & Deputy Chairman for 2023-2024

16 January 2023

European Mortgage Federation Appoints New Chairman & Deputy Chairman for 2023-24 Brussels, 16 January 2023 – For immediate release The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce that its General Assembly has formally endorsed the appointment of Roberto Colomer…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q2 2022

21 October 2022

Geopolitical and Macroeconomic dynamics triggering changes in European mortgage and housing markets   Brussels, 21 October 2022 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage…

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EMF Hypostat 2022: An in-depth look at European Housing & Mortgage Markets in 2021

7 September 2022

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2022 edition of Hypostat, the EMF-ECBC’s annual statistical publication encompassing data on recent developments in housing and mortgage markets in Europe and beyond.   The 2022 edition…

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ECBC publishes 2022 Edition of European Covered Bond Fact Book

1 September 2022

Brussels, 1 September 2022 – For immediate release The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 17th (2022) edition of its European Covered Bond Fact Book, which builds upon the success of previous editions…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q1 2022

28 July 2022

European mortgage lending maintains its upward drive, as macroeconomic, geopolitical and credit challenges loom   Brussels, 28 July 2022 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of…

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EMF-ECBC Assumes the Secretariat of the International Secondary Mortgage Market Association (ISMMA)

1 July 2022

EMF-ECBC Assumes the Secretariat of the International Secondary Mortgage Market Association (ISMMA)   Brussels, 1 July 2022 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is proud to announce that as of today is has assumed the Secretariat…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q4 2021

27 April 2022

The European mortgage stock reaches record-high levels amid a fast changing macroeconomic and financial environment   Brussels, 27 April 2022 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review…

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Sociedad de Tasación joins the EMF

30 March 2022

Sociedad de Tasación joins the EMF Brussels, 31 March 2022 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce that the Sociedad de Tasación has become the latest institution to join the Federation. Sociedad de…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q3 2021

31 January 2022

As residential credit lending continues to increase, changes in housing supply and demand begin to take shape. House prices expand further.   Brussels, 31 January 2022 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce…

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Spanish Association for Value Analysis Joins the EMF

18 January 2022

Spanish Association for Value Analysis Joins the EMF   Brussels, 18 January 2022 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce that the Spanish Association for Value Analysis (AEV), has become the latest institution…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q2 2021

13 December 2021

Most Mortgage and housing markets in Europe record further gains, maintaining their momentum. However, new market signals point to potential changes.   Brussels, 13 December 2021 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce…

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Adoption of EU Taxonomy Delegated Act marks milestone opens new chapter in EU’s sustainability efforts

9 December 2021

Adoption of EU Taxonomy Delegated Act marks milestone opens new chapter in EU’s sustainability efforts   Brussels, 9 December 2021 – For immediate release   The EMF-ECBC welcomes the ambition and leadership of the EU in laying down a clear…

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EMF HYPOSTAT 2021: Analysis of Latest developments on European Housing & Mortgage Markets

15 November 2021

Brussels, 9 November 2021 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2021 edition of Hypostat, the EMF-ECBC’s annual statistical publication encompassing data on recent developments in housing and mortgage…

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The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative Bauhaus in Hamburg: Mobilising the EEMI community for COP26

29 October 2021

Press Release Brussels, 29 October 2021 - For immediate release Following on from the significant recognition of Energy Efficient Mortgages in the European Commission’s proposal for an amended Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) implementing the final Basel III Framework, the Energy…

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ECBC publishes 2021 Edition of European Covered Bond Fact Book

7 October 2021

ECBC publishes 2021 Edition of European Covered Bond Fact Book   Brussels, 7 October 2021 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 16th (2021) edition of its European…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q1 2021

26 August 2021

The European mortgage and housing markets expand further but the pandemic continues to render asymmetrical results at national level   Brussels, 26 August 2021 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication…

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TranspArEEnS: Bringing a new perspective to the EEMI by putting SME access to finance at the heart of an ESG ecosystem

29 June 2021

  TranspArEEnS: Bringing a new perspective to the EEMI by putting SME access to finance at the heart of an ESG ecosystem Brussels,  29 June 2021 - For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC), as…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q4 2020

12 May 2021

The European mortgage and housing market expand further but the pandemic continues to render asymmetrical results at national level   Brussels, 12 May 2021 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication…

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EMF-ECBC welcomes boost to green mortgages & covered bonds through European Commission’s EU Taxonomy

21 April 2021

EMF-ECBC welcomes boost to green mortgages & covered bonds through European Commission’s EU Taxonomy   Brussels, 21 April 2021 – For immediate release     The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes today’s adoption by the European Commission…

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The Energy Efficient Mortgage Label: A Guiding Light for a Greener European Housing Market

26 February 2021

Energy Efficient Mortgage Label: A Guiding Light for a Greener European Housing Market   Brussels, 26 February 2021 – For immediate release At a time when efforts are underway at EU level to redesign the regulatory and monetary policy framework…

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The Energy Efficient Mortgage Label - Virtual Launch Event

10 February 2021

  The Energy Efficient Mortgage Label Launch: A quality label to foster energy efficiency in buildings   Brussels, 10 February 2021 – For immediate release   Responding to the growing citizen demand for more sustainability and driven by European Authorities’…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q3 2020

1 February 2021

Housing and mortgage market experience slight pick-up of their activities during the summer months   Brussels, 1 February 2021 – For immediate release The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European…

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Newly established covered bond programme from KEB Hana Bank joins the Covered Bond Label as third issuer from South Korea

11 January 2021

Newly established covered bond programme from KEB Hana Bank joins the Covered Bond Label as third issuer from South Korea   Brussels, 11 January 2021 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q2 2020

2 November 2020

Covid-19 outbreak hit heterogeneously the European housing and mortgage markets in Q2 2020 Brussels, 2 November 2020 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage…

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Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative enters 3rd phase with launch of Energy Efficient Mortgage Market Implementation Plan (EeMMIP)

15 October 2020

Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative enters 3rd phase with launch of Energy Efficient Mortgage Market Implementation Plan (EeMMIP) Brussels, 15 October 2020 - For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) and its Consortium Partners, Ca’ Foscari…

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EMF-ECBC Welcomes European Commission’s Renovation Wave Communication

14 October 2020

EMF-ECBC Welcomes European Commission’s Renovation Wave Communication   Brussels, 14 October 2020 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes the publication today of the European Commission’s Communication on ‘A Renovation Wave…

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ECBC European Covered Bond Fact Book (2020 Edition) & Virtual Publication Event

8 October 2020

ECBC European Covered Bond Fact Book (2020 Edition) & Virtual Publication Event Brussels, 8 October 2020 – For immediate release The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 15th (2020) edition of its European…

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Nationale Nederlanden Bank N.V. joins the ECBC

29 September 2020

Nationale Nederlanden Bank N.V. joins the ECBC   Brussels, 29 September 2020 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that Nationale Nederlanden Bank N.V. (NN Bank), has become the latest institution to…

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EMF-ECBC welcomes European Commission announcement of Capital Markets Union Action Plan

24 September 2020

EMF-ECBC welcomes European Commission announcement of Capital Markets Union Action Plan   Brussels, 24 September 2020 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes today’s announcement by the European Commission of its…

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The newly approved 2021 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) goes green with new ESG data-points

9 September 2020

The newly approved 2021 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) goes green with new ESG data-points   Brussels, 9 September 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce the formal adoption of the new…

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ECBC Publishes Covered Bond Statistics for 2019 - Global Growth in Covered Bond Asset Class

2 September 2020

ECBC Publishes Covered Bond Statistics for 2019 "Global Growth in Covered Bond Asset Class"   Brussels, 2 September 2020 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the online publication of its covered…

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Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI): EeDaPP confirms negative correlation between energy efficiency and risk

31 August 2020

Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI): EeDaPP confirms negative correlation between energy efficiency and risk   Brussels, 31 August 2020 - For immediate release   Today, the Horizon 2020 Energy Efficient Data Protocol & Portal (EeDaPP) Project has published the final report…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for Q1 2020

16 July 2020

European Housing and Mortgage Market Shows First Consequences of COVID-19 Outbreak in Q1 2020   Brussels, 16 July 2020 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of…

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EMF-ECBC welcomes European Commission Announcement of COVID-19 Best Practices

14 July 2020

EMF-ECBC welcomes European Commission Announcement of COVID-19 Best Practices   Brussels, 14 July 2020 – For immediate release   As part of the Industry’s ongoing commitment to support mortgage borrowers through the current social and economic challenges brought about by…

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UBI BANCA joins the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

6 July 2020

UBI BANCA joins the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 6 July 2020 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI) is delighted to announce that UBI BANCA has joined the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme,…

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Kookmin Bank joins the Covered Bond Label as 5th issuer of the Asian market

30 June 2020

Kookmin Bank joins the Covered Bond Label as 5th issuer of the Asian market   Brussels, 30 June 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Kookmin Bank has joined the…

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COVID-19 focus of 2020 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) ready for use

9 June 2020

COVID-19 focus of 2020 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) ready for use   Brussels, 9 June 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce the formal adoption of the COVID-19 addendum tab embedded…

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The Covered Bond Label consolidates its presence in Estonia: LHV Pank AS joins as 114th issuer, the second in the Baltics

25 May 2020

The Covered Bond Label consolidates its presence in Estonia: LHV Pank AS joins as 114th issuer, the second in the Baltics Brussels, 25 May 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q4 2019

20 May 2020

European housing and mortgage markets close 2019 with aggregate stable figures   Brussels, 20 May 2020 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets…

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EMF-ECBC Publishes its First Steps towards EU Joint Roadmap for Recovery

29 April 2020

EMF-ECBC PubLishes its First Steps towards EU Joint Roadmap for Recovery Brussels, 29 April 2020 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of its first contribution to the…

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ECBC Publishes “Covered Bonds: A global perspective”

29 April 2020

ECBC Publishes “Covered Bonds: A global perspective”   Brussels, 29 April 2020 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of “Covered Bonds: A global perspective” which has been prepared by…

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New features in the Covered Bond Label – HTT reporting tool to visually improve transparency of the cover pool assets

23 April 2020

New features in the Covered Bond Label – HTT reporting tool to visually improve transparency of the cover pool assets   Brussels, 23 April 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce…

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COVID-19: European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council Publishes Dynamic Monitoring Report

22 April 2020

COVID-19: European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council Publishes Dynamic Monitoring Report   Brussels, 22 April 2020 – For immediate release   Further to the establishment of the European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) COVID-19 Task…

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COVID-19: European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council Establishes Dedicated Task Force

3 April 2020

COVID-19: European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council Establishes Dedicated Task Force   Brussels, 3 April 2020 – For immediate release   As a first concrete step towards supporting efforts to address current and future economic challenges in the…

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COVID-19: European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council Support for EU Institutions

26 March 2020

COVID-19: European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council Support for EU Institutions   Brussels, 26 March 2020 – For immediate release   In the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak and the significant impacts that this is now expected to have…

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The joining of DZ Hyp increases the presence of the Covered Bond Label in Germany

19 March 2020

The joining of DZ Hyp increases the presence of the Covered Bond Label in Germany   Brussels, 19 March 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that DZ HYP is the seventh…

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DZ HYP joins the ECBC

19 March 2020

DZ HYP joins the ECBC   Brussels, 19 March 2020 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that DZ HYP, has become the latest institution to join the Council. Accordingly, the ECBC…

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Luiz de Mello from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative

18 March 2020

Luiz de Mello from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative   Brussels, 18 March 2020 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI) is pleased to…

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The Covered Bond Label reaches Estonia: Luminor joins as 112th issuer

20 February 2020

The Covered Bond Label reaches Estonia: Luminor joins as 112th issuer   Brussels, 20 February 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Luminor is the first Estonian issuer to join…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q3 2019

30 January 2020

Strong evolution of European mortgage and housing markets, despite some mismatches between demand and supply   Brussels, 30 January 2020 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review…

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Südtiroler Volksbank is the 111th issuer to join the Covered Bond Label

23 January 2020

Südtiroler Volksbank is the 111th issuer to join the Covered Bond Label   Brussels, 23 January 2020 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Südtiroler Volksbank – Banca Popolare dell’Alto Adige…

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CiviBank joins the lending institutions of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

7 January 2020

CiviBank joins the lending institutions of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 7 January 2020 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is delighted to announce that CiviBank has joined the Energy Efficient Mortgages…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q2 2019

28 November 2019

EMF Publishes Quarterly Review Q2 2019   Brussels, 28 November 2019 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the second quarter (Q2)…

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Alpha Bank A.E. joins the ECBC

6 November 2019

Alpha Bank A.E. joins the ECBC   Brussels, 6 November 2019 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that Alpha Bank A.E., has become the latest institution to join the Council. Accordingly,…

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Garanti BBVA Mortgage joins the lending institutions of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

25 October 2019

Garanti BBVA Mortgage joins the lending institutions of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme      Brussels, 25 October 2019 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is delighted to announce that Garanti BBVA Mortgage has…

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EEMI goes to Trento amidst efforts to encourage the energy efficient renovation of the local building stock

4 October 2019

EEMI goes to Trento amidst efforts to encourage the energy efficient renovation of the local building stock    Brussels, 4 October 2019 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI), represented by its Coordinator, Luca Bertalot, is…

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Prof. Andreas Hoepner and Dr. Theodor Cojoianu join the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

30 September 2019

Prof. Andreas Hoepner and Dr. Theodor Cojoianu join the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme Brussels, 30 September 2019 – For immediate release The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is pleased to announce that Prof. Andreas Hoepner…

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Climate Week: Energy Efficient Mortgage Initiative stakeholders meet in Venice to discuss the creation of an energy efficient mortgage label

26 September 2019

Climate Week: Energy Efficient Mortgage Initiative stakeholders meet in Venice to discuss the creation of an energy efficient mortgage label Brussels, 26 September 2019 - For immediate release In this important Climate Week, the European Mortgage Industry is launching the…

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Climate Bonds Initiative: active participant in the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

25 September 2019

Climate Bonds Initiative: active participant in the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 25 September 2019 - For immediate release   With their focus on mobilising capital markets for the transition to a low carbon and…

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Covered Bond Label’s growing presence in Central & Eastern Europe: Prima Banka joins the family

23 September 2019

Covered Bond Label’s growing presence in Central & Eastern Europe: Prima Banka joins the family Brussels, 19 September 2019 – For immediate release The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Prima Banka is the first Slovakian…

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2020 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) approved and New HTT completion guidelines published

10 September 2019

“2020 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) approved and New HTT completion guidelines published” Brussels, 10 September 2019 – For immediate release The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce the formal adoption of the new and enhanced 2020 version of…

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“EMF HYPOSTAT 2019: Latest developments in European Housing & Mortgage Markets

5 September 2019

“EMF HYPOSTAT 2019:  Latest developments in European Housing & Mortgage Markets"   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2019 edition of Hypostat which is the EMF-ECBC’s flagship, statistical report encompassing data on recent developments…

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Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

5 August 2019

Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme      Brussels, 5 August 2019 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is pleased to announce that…

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EMF PUBLISHES QUARTERLY REVIEW Q1 2019

18 July 2019

Q1 2019 characterised by moderate and stable growth in mortgage and housing markets   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the first quarter (Q1) of 2019.…

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The Central Bank of Hungary joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

5 July 2019

The Central Bank of Hungary joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 5 July 2019 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is pleased to announce that The Central Bank of…

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AXA HOME LOAN SFH IS THE LATEST FRENCH ISSUER TO JOIN THE COVERED BOND LABEL

26 June 2019

PRESS RELEASE  Axa Home Loan SFH is the latest French issuer to join The Covered Bond Label   Brussels, 26 June 2019 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that AXA Home…

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 THE COVERED BOND LABEL EMBRACES THE KOREAN MARKET: KOREA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION JOINS THE LABEL

12 June 2019

PRESS RELEASE  The Covered Bond Label embraces the Korean Market:  Korea Housing Finance Corporation joins the Label   Brussels, 12 June 2019 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Korea Housing…

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The Scottish Government: proactive role in the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

3 June 2019

The Scottish Government: proactive role in the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme    Brussels, 3 June 2019 - For immediate release   As an important part of their ambitious Energy Efficient Scotland Programme, The Scottish Government joined the…

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JAPAN HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY JOINS THE ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGES PILOT SCHEME

27 May 2019

Japan Housing Finance Agency joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 27 May 2019 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is pleased to announce that Japan Housing Finance Agency…

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Bank of Montreal (BMO) joins the Covered Bond Label

25 April 2019

Bank of Montreal (BMO) joins the Covered Bond Label Brussels, 25 April 2019 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Bank of Montreal is the latest Canadian issuer to join the Covered…

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The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative is defining the future: a greener future  

23 April 2019

The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative is defining the future: a greener future   Brussels, 24 April 2019 – For immediate release   Today, the Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is taking another important step toward its objective of delivering a…

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ECBC DEBUTS IN JAPAN: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION JOINS THE COUNCIL

23 April 2019

ECBC debuts in Japan:  Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation joins the Council   Brussels, 23 April 2019 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, has become the latest…

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EMF PUBLISHES QUARTERLY REVIEW Q4 2018

23 April 2019

2018 ends as it began: mortgage and housing market momentum continues at a gentle pace   Brussels, 19 April 2019 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review…

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Strasbourg approves the Covered Bond Legislative Package: A milestone for the future of the industry and the Capital Markets Union

18 April 2019

“Strasbourg approves the Covered Bond Legislative Package: A milestone for the future of the industry and the Capital Markets Union”   Brussels, 18 April 2019 – For immediate release Following the trilogue negotiations with the Council and the European Commission on the proposal…

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The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative embraces the Polish market: PKO Bank Polski and PKO Bank Hipoteczny join the Pilot Scheme

12 April 2019

The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative embraces the Polish market: PKO Bank Polski and PKO Bank Hipoteczny join the Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 12 April 2019 - For immediate release The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is delighted to announce that PKO…

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The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

3 April 2019

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme Brussels, 3 April 2019 - For immediate release  The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is pleased to announce that the…

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Autonomous Province of Trento - Agency for Water Resources and Energy (APRIE) joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

27 February 2019

Autonomous Province of Trento - Agency for Water Resources and Energy (APRIE) joins the Advisory Council of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 27 February 2019 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is…

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BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas takes flight in the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

25 February 2019

BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas takes flight in the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme Brussels, 26 February 2019 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is pleased to announce that BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas has joined the…

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Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), the bicentennial German bank, joins the Covered Bond Label

21 February 2019

"Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), the bicentennial German bank, joins the Covered Bond Label" Brussels, 21 February 2019 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) is the latest German issuer…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review - Q3 2018

16 January 2019

PRESS RELEASE Mortgage and housing market momentum continued in Q3 2018 – Brussels, 17January 2019 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for…

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Finance Finland joins the ECBC

10 December 2018

Finance Finland joins the ECBC Brussels, 5 December 2018 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that Finance Finland, has become the latest member to join the Council. Accordingly, the ECBC now…

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Energy Efficient Mortgages: A greener future for Europe

3 December 2018

Energy Efficient Mortgages: A greener future for Europe Brussels, 3 December 2018 - For immediate release The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is, today, unveiling its definition of an energy efficient mortgage which is the result of extensive cross-sectoral, market…

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COLIBRI HYPOTHEKEN JOINS THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGES PILOT SCHEME, BRINGING THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING BANKS TO 40!

27 November 2018

Colibri Hypotheken joins the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme, bringing the number of participating banks to 40!   Brussels, 27 November 2018 - For immediate release   The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is delighted to announce that Colibri Hypotheken…

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Cajamar Caja Rural is the latest Spanish issuer to join the Covered Bond Label

12 November 2018

“Cajamar Caja Rural is the latest Spanish issuer to join the Covered Bond Label” Brussels, 12 November 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Cajamar Caja Rural has today become the…

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EMF PUBLISHES QUARTERLY REVIEW – Q2 2018

24 October 2018

PRESS RELEASE Q2 2018 mortgage and housing market momentum projected in Q1 continues into Q2 - Brussels, 24 October 2018 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review…

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Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative strongly welcomes first strategic partnership to be launched under the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

17 October 2018

PRESS RELEASE ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGES INITIATIVE STRONGLY WELCOMES FIRST STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO BE LAUNCHED UNDER THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGES PILOT SCHEME  Brussels, 17 October  2018 - For immediate release The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative strongly welcomes today’s announcement that E.ON and BNP Paribas Personal…

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The Covered Bond Label Welcomes My Money Bank as the latest New Issuer to the Covered Bond Market

21 September 2018

“The Covered Bond Label Welcomes My Money Bank as the latest New Issuer to the Covered Bond Market”   Brussels, 21 September 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that My Money…

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Building a greener society: Ecology Building Society joins the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme

20 September 2018

PRESS RELEASE Building a greener society: Ecology Building Society joins the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme   Brussels, 20 September 2018 - For immediate release The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative and Ecology Building Society are delighted to announce that…

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“2019 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT): Launched and ready for lift-off in Q1 2019”

18 September 2018

“2019 Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT): Launched and ready for lift-off in Q1 2019”   Brussels, 18 September 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce the formal adoption of the new and enhanced…

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“Covered Bond Industry reaches important consensus on the four most critical issues to be addressed in the current legislative discussions on an EU Framework for Covered Bonds”

17 September 2018

“Covered Bond Industry reaches important consensus on the four most critical issues to be addressed in the current legislative discussions on an EU Framework for Covered Bonds” Brussels, 17 September 2018 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation…

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce joins the Covered Bond Label

5 September 2018

  “Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce joins the Covered Bond Label”   Brussels, 5 September 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has today become…

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THE COVERED BOND LABEL ADVISORY COUNCIL WELCOMES ANNE CARIS FROM BANQUE PICTET & CIE SA AS A NEW MARKET REPRESENTATIVE

4 September 2018

“The Covered Bond Label Advisory Council welcomes Anne Caris from Banque Pictet & Cie SA as a new Market Representative”   Brussels, 4 September 2018 – For immediate release The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to welcome Ms Anne…

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ECBC provides overview of national market impacts of draft Report of MEP Bernd Lucke for EP’s ECON on proposed Covered Bond Directive

4 September 2018

“ECBC provides overview of national market impacts of draft Report of MEP Bernd Lucke for EP’s ECON on proposed Covered Bond Directive” Brussels, 4 September 2018 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council…

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“EMF HYPOSTAT 2018: unveiling annual statistics and insights on European (and beyond) housing and mortgage markets”

3 September 2018

“EMF HYPOSTAT 2018:   unveiling annual statistics and insights on European (and beyond) housing and mortgage markets”   Brussels, 3 September 2018 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2018 edition…

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“The Covered Bond Label Welcomes Pekao Bank Hipoteczny S.A.”

29 August 2018

“The Covered Bond Label Welcomes Pekao Bank Hipoteczny S.A.” PRESS RELEASE  Brussels, 30 August 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Pekao Bank Hipoteczny S.A. has joined the Covered Bond…

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“ECBC welcomes Valiant Bank AG as a new member of the Council”

28 August 2018

“ECBC welcomes Valiant Bank AG as a new member of the Council”   Brussels, 29 August 2018 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that Valiant Bank AG has become the latest…

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The Wait is Finally Over: the 2018 Edition of the European Covered Bond Fact Book is Now Available

27 August 2018

  “The Wait is Finally Over: the 2018 Edition of the European Covered Bond Fact Book is Now Available”   Brussels, 27 August 2018 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the…

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EMF PUBLISHES QUARTERLY REVIEW – Q1 2018

18 July 2018

Q1 2018 mortgage and housing market momentum continues at a gentle pace   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is delighted to announce the publication of its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the first quarter (Q1) of 2018. Produced…

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“Buying a house: Taking out a mortgage in a nutshell”

27 June 2018

“Buying a house: Taking out a mortgage in a nutshell”    Brussels, 27 June 2018 – For immediate release   Becoming a homeowner is very exciting, especially for the first time, but it is also a big decision, both personally…

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“Exciting news from Galicia: ABANCA joins the Covered Bond Label family”

22 June 2018

“Exciting news from Galicia: ABANCA joins the Covered Bond Label family”   Brussels, 22 June 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce to have conferred to ABANCA Corporación Bancaria, S.A. the 118th Covered…

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Boudewijn Dierick of BNP Paribas nominated ECBC Deputy Chairman

18 June 2018

Brussels, 18 June 2018 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is delighted to announce that Mr Boudewijn Dierick (BNP Paribas) has been nominated for the role of ECBC Deputy Chairman for the 2018-2019 mandate by…

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The light turns green: Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme goes live!

14 June 2018

   The light turns green: Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme goes live!     Today marks an important milestone for the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative, with the official launch of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme, on the occasion of…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review – Q4 2017

25 May 2018

Notwithstanding Geopolitical International & Domestic Tensions, Housing and Mortgage Markets in Europe continued their resilient path at the end of 2017   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the fourth…

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ECBC

Caisse des Dépôts Appoints Market Representative to the Covered Bond Label Advisory Council

18 May 2018

Caisse des Dépôts Appoints Market Representative to the Covered Bond Label Advisory Council”   Brussels, 22 May 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that Caisse des Dépôts has appointed Mr…

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EMF-ECBC presents market feedback on the European Commission’s Covered Bond Legislative Package

17 May 2018

“EMF-ECBC presents market feedback on the European Commission’s Covered Bond Legislative Package”   Brussels, 17 May 2018 – For immediate release   The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes the legislative package on covered bonds, which aims…

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European Parliament Signals Support for Energy Efficient Mortgages

17 April 2018

Brussels, 17 April 2018 – For immediate release     The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes the adoption today by the European Parliament of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which promotes the…

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National Bank of Canada joins the Covered Bond Label, which further consolidates its presence in North America

16 April 2018

Brussels, 16 April 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce National Bank of Canada has today become the 101st Issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. As of today, the total…

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Chiomenti joins ECBC

5 April 2018

Brussels, 05 April 2018 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that Chiomenti (www.chiomenti.net) has become the latest member to join the Council. Accordingly, as of April 2018, the ECBC represents 120 members…

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Berlin Hyp, pioneer of Green Covered Bonds, becomes the 100th issuer to hold the Covered Bond Label

22 March 2018

Brussels, 22 March 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that Berlin Hyp has joined the Covered Bond Label. As such, Berlin Hyp becomes the 100th issuer to hold the Label…

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mBank Hipoteczny S.A. joins the ECBC

22 March 2018

Brussels, 22 March 2018 – For immediate release   The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that mBank Hipoteczny, based in Poland, has become the latest covered bond issuer to join the Council as a member. Accordingly,…

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EMF-ECBC welcomes the European Commission’s Covered Bond Package as one of the pillars of the Capital Markets Union

12 March 2018

“EMF-ECBC welcomes the European Commission’s Covered Bond Package as one of the pillars of the Capital Markets Union”   Brussels, 12 March 2018 – For immediate release    The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes the…

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EMF-ECBC welcomes the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan and the commitment to assess the potential for realignment of capital requirements for “green” assets

8 March 2018

EMF-ECBC welcomes the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan and the commitment to assess the potential for realignment of capital requirements for “green” assets   Brussels, 8 March 2018   The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC)…

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DealVector joins the ECBC

22 February 2018

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that DealVector, based in California, USA, has become the latest market stakeholder to join the Council as a member. Accordingly, the ECBC now represents 117 members across more than 30…

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mBank Hipoteczny S.A. joins Covered Bond Label

16 February 2018

Brussels, 16 February 2018 – For immediate release   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that mBank Hipoteczny has become the second Polish issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. As such mBank Hipoteczny becomes the…

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EeMAP Consortium welcomes E.ON’s consumer research

15 February 2018

EeMAP Consortium welcomes E.ON’s consumer research Brussels, 15 February 2018 – For immediate release   Consumer research led by E.ON indicates that Energy Efficient Mortgages could be the answer customers have been looking for.   Access to affordable finance has…

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Energy Efficient Mortgages initiative seeks market views to shape forthcoming pilot scheme with banks

12 February 2018

Brussels, 12 February 2018  Today, the Energy Efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) Consortium has launched a major market consultation on guidelines for a pan-European ‘energy efficient mortgage’ pilot scheme. EeMAP is aimed at delivering a standardised European framework and data…

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Energy Efficient Mortgages Going Global

7 February 2018

Energy Efficient Mortgages Going Global   Singapore, 8 February 2018 – for immediate release Today, the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative is being presented at a Roundtable on Sustainable Finance & Energy Efficiency in Singapore in collaboration with the National University…

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PKO Bank Hipoteczny becomes the First Polish and Eastern European Issuer to join the Covered Bond Label

5 February 2018

PKO Bank Hipoteczny becomes the First Polish and Eastern European Issuer to join the Covered Bond Label   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that PKO Bank Hipoteczny has become the first Polish issuer to join…

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Alpha Bank joins Covered Bond Label as first Greek issuer

18 January 2018

Alpha Bank joins Covered Bond Label as first Greek issuer     The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that Alpha Bank A.E. has become the first Greek issuer to join the Covered Bond Label, and the…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review – Q3 2017

17 January 2018

Added Focus on Regulation and Government Interventions Impacting Mortgage Markets   The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the third quarter (Q3) of 2017.   Produced in cooperation with the Federation's…

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TAO Solutions of Canada joins ECBC - ECBC Strengthens its Global Membership ahead of Plenary Meeting in Vancouver in April

10 January 2018

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that TAO Solutions of Canada has become the latest member to join the Council. As of January 2018, the ECBC represents 117 Members across more than 30 active covered bond…

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Leading European banks show how Green Tagging can drive Energy Efficiency Financing

13 December 2017

ABN AMRO, BBVA, Berlin Hyp, HSBC, ING, Lloyds, SEB, Suedtiroler Volksbank, Triodos and UniCredit all part of new European study on sustainable finance   On 12 December Green Tagging emerged as the new strategy for Europe's leading banks to scale…

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EMF-ECBC welcomes European Commission’s announcement that it will consider amending capital charges for Green Mortgages

12 December 2017

  The European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes today’s announcement by the European Commission that it will consider amending capital charges for banks in order to boost green investments and loans, including green mortgages and green bonds.  …

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EMF-ECBC welcomes global recognition of covered bond asset class in Basel III reforms

8 December 2017

The European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes the announcement that the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has reached an agreement on the Basel III reforms. This announcement comes after several years of discussion and consultation in which…

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Joint-industry group publishes directory of global and regional green finance policy initiatives

7 December 2017

Thursday 7 December 2017   The Global Green Finance Council (GGFC) has today published the first version of its reference guide to global and regional policy initiatives on green finance.   The "Global and European Green Finance Policy Directory" is…

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Energy Efficient Mortgage Initiative Gains Strong National Support from Belgium

15 November 2017

Second EeMAP National Roundtable event takes place in Brussels   Today, the Energy Efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) Initiative takes another concrete step forward with the second in a series of national Roundtable events, this time focussing on Belgium. The…

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Italian banks take up COP23 challenge and organise first EeMAP roundtable in Milan

13 November 2017

First EeMAP national Roundtable event to focus on Italy   Following on from the presentation of EeMAP in Bonn at COP 23, the Energy Efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) Initiative takes a concrete step forward with the first in a…

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Achmea Bank becomes 95th Covered Bond Labelled issuer, Label continues to cover 100% of Dutch market

6 November 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Achmea Bank of the Netherlands has joined the Covered Bond Label, becoming the 95th issuer to hold the Label. To date, the Covered Bond Label has been granted to…

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Energy Efficient Mortgages could play central role in Europe’s new sustainable finance strategy

26 October 2017

Energy efficient mortgages could play a central role in Europe's new strategy for sustainable finance, states a White Paper published today under the EU funded "Energy Efficient Mortgages Action Plan" (EeMAP) Initiative - which sets out key recommendations towards the…

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Big Boost to Green Mortgages with Energy Efficient Data Portal Initiative - EeDaPP Initiative Receives Funding from European Commission

23 October 2017

Big Boost to Green Mortgages with Energy Efficient Data Portal Initiative Today, two years after COP21, the European Commission took another concrete step forward in its efforts to stimulate the private financing of energy efficiency, by supporting a market-led initiative…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review - Q2 2017

20 October 2017

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the second quarter (Q2) of 2017. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review presents the latest short-term developments in mortgage…

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NN Bank joins the Covered Bond Label

21 September 2017

With NN Bank joining, the Label reaches 111 pools and holds a 100% coverage of the Netherlands   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that the 111th Covered Bond Label has been granted to Nationale-Nederlanden Bank…

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Covered Bond Label Committee Approves Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) for 2018

12 September 2017

Higher quality and greater harmonisation for covered bonds worldwide   The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce the formal adoption of the new and enhanced 2018 version of the Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT). The 2018 HTT will…

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EMF Publishes Hypostat 2017

11 September 2017

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2017 edition of Hypostat, the EMF’s flagship, annual statistical publication on housing and mortgage markets in Europe and beyond. The 2017 edition (covering developments until end 2016)…

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2017 Study on the Valuation of Property for Lending Purposes

1 September 2017

The European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2017 Study on the Valuation of Property for Lending Purposes, which provides comprehensive commentary on valuation practices for lending purposes across the European Union…

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ECBC Publishes 2017 Edition of the European Covered Bond Fact Book including market statistics for 2016

25 August 2017

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 12th (2017) edition of its European Covered Bond Fact Book, which builds upon the success of previous editions and cements its place as the most comprehensive…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review - Q1 2017

24 August 2017

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its full Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the first quarter (Q1) of 2017. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review presents the latest short-term developments in…

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EeMAP Announces New Energy Efficient Mortgage Website

17 July 2017

Today (17 July 2017), the Energy efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) Initiative is proud to announce the launch of its new website: www.energyefficientmortgages.eu. The new website offers visitors an easy-to-navigate portal through which they can quickly access key information about…

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New EU Green Securities Steering Committee to Identify Climate Finance Opportunities

3 July 2017

Joint Media Release New EU Green Securities Steering Committee to Identify Climate Finance Opportunities Programme to Promote Green Securitisation, Green ABS & Green Covered Bonds in Europe Jointly convened by the Climate Bonds Initiative and the European Covered Bond Council…

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Covered Bond Label enhances transparency in sustainable finance as Caja Rural de Navarra receives 110th Label

23 June 2017

The Covered Bond Label enhances transparency in sustainable finance as Caja Rural de Navarra receives 110th Label The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that the 110th Covered Bond Label has been granted to Spain’s Caja Rural…

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Private Finance for Energy Efficiency will support European Commitment to COP 21

9 June 2017

Today European stakeholders are gathering in Rome to confirm their commitment to the COP 21 Paris Agreement and propose concrete solutions to enhance energy efficiency in the European Union. The Energy efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) Initiative is being presented…

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EMF-ECBC Welcomes CMU Mid-Term Review

8 June 2017

The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) welcomes today’s publication by the European Commission of its Mid-Term Review of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) Action Plan. The EMF-ECBC fully supports the CMU’s goal of strengthening investment and…

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EU banking associations presents a set of High Level Principles for Banks’ Feedback on SME Credit Applications

6 June 2017

The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) together with four other European banking associations (EAPB[1], EACB, EBF and ESBG) presented today, after discussing with European SME organisations, a set of high-level principles regarding the communication between SMEs…

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Norway’s Sparebanken Sør Boligkreditt’s pool becomes the 108th to hold Covered Bond Label

1 June 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that the 108th Covered Bond Label has been granted to Sparebanken Sør Boligkreditt which has become the 92nd labelled issuer on the Covered Bond Label website. Commenting on this latest…

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Norway’s Sparebanken Vest Boligkreditt joins the Label

31 May 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Sparebanken Vest Boligkreditt, a Bergen-based Norwegian issuer, as become the 91st issuer to join the Covered Bond Label, following which the total number of cover pools holding the Label…

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Rabobank becomes the 90th Covered Bond Labelled issuer

11 May 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., a Dutch based bank, as become the 90th issuer to join the Covered Bond Label, following which the total number of cover pools holding the Label…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review – Q4 2016

25 April 2017

Notwithstanding growing political uncertainty, housing and mortgage markets in Europe continued their resilient path at the end of 2016 The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the fourth quarter (Q4) of…

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Principle-based approach critical for the establishment of a harmonised EU covered bond framework

19 April 2017

In the context of the European Institution’s ongoing consideration of a potential European framework for covered bonds, the European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) supports the concept of a high-quality principle-based framework, which will act as a regulatory and qualitative market…

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Covered Bond Label

New Voluntary Addendum to HTT Facilitates Compliance with Upcoming ECB Requirements

28 March 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that after a thorough consultation process with market stakeholders, the new voluntary addendum to the Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT) is now online. To recap, the voluntary addendum, named “Optional ECB-ECAIs…

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Scotiabank

Canada’s Scotiabank Joins the Covered Bond Label

23 March 2017

Canada’s Scotiabank Joins the Covered Bond Label Pushing the Total Labelled Outstanding Above EUR 1.5 Trillion and Over 4,400 Covered Bonds The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to welcome The Bank of Nova Scotia as the latest issuer…

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Covered Bond Label

The Covered Bond Label Introduces a New Voluntary Addendum to the HTT and More Granularity regarding CPTs, Soft Bullets and Sustainable Bonds

16 March 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce the implementation of an enhanced set of features which, from today, will allow users of the Covered Bond Label website to identify at a more granular level, ISIN by ISIN:…

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Desjardins

Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec Strengthens Covered Bond Label’s Presence in North America

9 March 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to welcome Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec as the latest Issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. As of today, the Covered Bond Label has been granted to 103 cover pools…

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Covered Bonds Look to the East

3 March 2017

Today, the European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) begins a series of meetings in India and Singapore with key Asian national authorities and stakeholders from both existing and potential future covered bond jurisdictions. These meetings will allow discussions to take place…

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Ci Capital Intelligent

Capital Intelligence Ratings Ltd Joins ECBC

1 March 2017

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to welcome Capital Intelligence Ratings Ltd (CI) as its latest Member. CI is regulated as a Credit Rating Agency (CRA) by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and accredited as an…

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Td bank

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) Joins Covered Bond Label

23 February 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) has today become the 86th issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. Following this development, the total number of cover pools under the Covered Bond…

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Green Mortgages: Private Financing to Bridge Investment Gap in Building Energy Efficiency

16 February 2017

Vice-President Katainen to Address EMF-ECBC Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative Stakeholders in Brussels Today, the European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) is honoured to welcome Jyrki Katainen, European Commission Vice-President responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and competitiveness to…

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Singapore’s OCBC’s Cover Pool Becomes 100th to Hold Covered Bond Label

14 February 2017

Today, the Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) celebrates the granting of its 100th Label to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited’s (OCBC Bank) cover pool. The Singapore-based financial institution is the 84th issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. “We are pleased…

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NovoBanco

Portugal’s Novo Banco Joins Covered Bond Label

13 February 2017

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Novo Banco S.A. of Portugal has today become the 83rd issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. Following this development, the total number of cover pools under the Covered…

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In Aggregate Terms Interest Rates on Mortgages Continue to Decrease in Europe

23 January 2017

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the third quarter (Q3) of 2016. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review presents the latest short-term developments in mortgage…

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Covered Bond Label Extends Its Global Reach with 98 Labelled Cover Pools

17 January 2017

Royal Bank of Canada First North American Issuer to Join Covered Bond Label The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) welcomes Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) as the first North American Issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. As such, RBC…

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Green Covered Bond Pioneer Berlin Hyp AG Joins ECBC

9 January 2017

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce that the German real estate and mortgage bank Berlin Hyp AG has become the latest member to join the Council. As of January 2017, the ECBC represents over 100 members…

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European Investment Fund Representative to join Covered Bond Label Advisory Council for 2017-2018 mandate

17 November 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce the new lists of representatives for the Covered Bond Label Advisory Council and for the Covered Bond Label Committee for the upcoming 2017-2018 mandate. The appointments for the Label Advisory…

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Changes in ECBC Steering Committee Mandate 2017-2018

17 November 2016

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the new list of its Steering Committee representatives for the mandate 2017-2018, as proposed today by the ECBC Steering Committee for formal approval. Subject to the formal approval of the…

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Finnish Sp Mortgage Bank Plc Becomes 81st Issuer to Join the Covered Bond Label

15 November 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Finland’s Sp Mortgage Bank Plc has become the 81st issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. Following the bank’s accession, the total number of cover pools under the Covered…

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Covered Bond Label Strengthens its Foothold in the Nordics

27 October 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is pleased to announce that Norway’s SR-Boligkreditt has become the 80th issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. Moreover, the Covered Bond Label’s presence in the Nordic countries has been further strengthened by the…

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Gross Mortgage Lending in the EU Continued to Increase in Q2 2016

13 October 2016

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the second quarter (Q2) of 2016. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review presents the latest short-term developments in mortgage…

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BNP Paribas Fortis Brings Belgium to the Covered Bond Label Family

6 October 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that BNP Paribas Fortis has become the 79th issuer to join the Covered Bond Label. Moreover, the Belgium-based bank’s adhesion to the Label brings the total number of covered bond…

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Covered Bond Label Further Enhances Transparency and Best Practices with the Approval of the Harmonised Transparency Template 2017

29 September 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce the formal approval of the new and enhanced 2017 version of the Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT). The new HTT (available here) will be applicable to all Covered Bond Label issuers…

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Ground-breaking Energy Efficiency Financing Project Aims to Create Benefits for Homebuyers

20 September 2016

Homebuyers across the EU could be offered better borrowing rates on mortgages in return for purchasing more energy efficient homes or committing to implement energy saving work within properties, under a ground-breaking project being pioneered by a unique partnership of…

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More than half of Labelled Cover Pools disclosed using the Harmonised Transparency Template

12 September 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that a large number of labelled issuers have now published their Harmonised Transparency Templates (HTTs) in the Covered Bond Label database. Of the 93 cover pools currently registered on the…

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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Joins the Covered Bond Label

9 September 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that the 92nd and 93rd Covered Bond Labels have been granted to Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, which has become the 78th Labelled Issuer on the Covered Bond Label website. In line…

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Housing and mortgage markets in 2015 confirm positive trend of recovery and growth of European economy

5 September 2016

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2016 edition of Hypostat, which is its main statistical study encompassing data on recent developments in housing and mortgage markets in Europe and beyond. The 2016 edition,…

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ECBC Publishes 2016 Edition of the European Covered Bond Fact Book

22 August 2016

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 11th (2016) edition of its European Covered Bond Fact Book, which builds upon the success of previous editions and cements its place as the most comprehensive…

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Global Growth in Covered Bond Asset Class in 2015

22 July 2016

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the online publication of its covered bond market statistics for 2015. The ECBC data covers market developments over the past 13 years for 31 different countries, this year including also…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review – Q1 2016

18 July 2016

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the first quarter (Q1) of 2016. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review presents the latest short-term developments in mortgage…

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EMF-ECBC Warns against Loss of Sensitivity in Internal Rating Based Approaches

29 June 2016

The European Mortgage Federation- European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) believes that capital requirements should be founded on risk-based approaches. The view is presented in the EMF-ECBC’s recent response to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s proposal on Reducing variation in…

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NSFR Would Have Potential Constraining Impact on Covered Bond Markets

11 May 2016

The European Mortgage Federation- European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) cautions that the current Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) proposal from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) would unduly restrict the covered bond market and, as a result, long-term financing.…

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EMF and EAA Map Features and Application of Automated Valuation Models

9 May 2016

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) is pleased to announce the publication of a joint paper together with the European AVM Alliance (EAA) examining the features and key applications of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and of the state of the Industry…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review – Q4 2015

20 April 2016

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the last quarter (Q4) of 2015. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review presents the latest short-term developments in mortgage…

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Global Issues Increasingly Important in the Covered Bond Market

13 April 2016

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Working Group focusing on global issues in the covered bond market. The ECBC Global Issues Working Group was launched due to the high level of…

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Clifford Chance Appoints Market Representative to the Covered Bond Label Advisory Council

11 April 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that Clifford Chance has appointed Mr Amer Siddiqui, Senior Associate, Capital Markets, as its Market Representative on the Covered Bond Label Advisory Council with immediate effect. With the appointment, Clifford…

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Specificities of EU mortgage markets create subsequent challenges for cross-border lending

21 March 2016

The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) published its response to the European Commission’s Green Paper on Retail Financial Services: Better Products, More Choice, and Greater Opportunities for Consumer and Businesses on Friday 18th of March 2016.…

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Covered Bond Label Community Continues to Grow and Becomes More Harmonised

21 March 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that the 91st Covered Bond Label has been granted to Banca Popolare di Milano (BPM), which has become the 77th labelled issuer on the Covered Bond Label website. In line…

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New Zealand joins the ECBC Covered Bond Comparative Database

25 February 2016

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is proud to announce the addition of New Zealand as a new country in the ECBC Covered Bond Comparative Database. With the aim of increasing convergence in the different covered bond models, the ECBC…

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First European Issuers Implement the Covered Bond Label HTT

22 February 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that SG Société de Crédit Foncier (SG SCF) & SG Société de Financement de l’Habitat (SG SFH) in France, and Caja Rural de Castilla La Mancha (CRCLM), a new labelled…

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United Overseas Bank (UOB) publishes the first global Covered Bond Label Harmonised Transparency Template

19 February 2016

The Covered Bond Label Foundation (CBLF) is delighted to announce that United Overseas Bank (UOB), a Singapore-based new labelled covered bond issuer, is the first global issuer to publish its Harmonised Transparency Template (HTT). As such, this not only adds…

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A broader scope of the definition of default is necessary

26 January 2016

In response to the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) call for an increased level of harmonisation in the application of the definition of default across the EU prudential framework, the European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) has published…

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EMF Publishes Quarterly Review – Q3 2015

18 January 2016

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) has today published its Quarterly Review of European Mortgage Markets for the third quarter (Q3) of 2015. Produced in cooperation with the Federation’s national experts, the Quarterly Review presents the latest short-term developments in mortgage…

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