The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) is a key industry body representing the interests of mortgage lenders and covered bond issuers at the European level. Founded in 1967, its mission is to analyse and promote the role of mortgages and covered bonds in the economy, and to serve as a central point of contact for its members with the European Union institutions and other international bodies. The EMF-ECBC provides a platform for its members to exchange best practices, and it is a key source of data and information on the European mortgage and covered bond markets.