Iceland’s central bank chief, Asgeir Jonsson, indicated that the Atlantic nation’s housing market needs to cool before ...

Increased tourism, which accounts for about 6% of Iceland’s GDP, has meant a greater demand for workers and therefore a greater need for housing.

June 28 - Overview -- We assess Ibudalanasjodur (Housing Financing Fund, HFF) as having a "very important" role as Iceland's key residential mortgage lender and an "integral" link with the government.

Read More: Iceland Ramps Up Tightening in Biggest Rate Hike Since 2008 In a bid to ease housing shortages, the government is drawing up plans for a deal with municipalities.

Sovereign aspires to stay active in euro market to fund foreign reserves and set benchmark for Icelandic issuers ...