Is structured finance dead? Many have asked this question after the financial crisis. Or is
structured finance evil and therefore should it be dead? This book suggests neither nor. Even
if structured finance can be misused or applied under inappropriate conditions it can also be
an effective tool for reaching development objectives. The authors in this volume focus on the
potential of structured finance in the aftermath of the financial crisis. They explore the
conditions under which structured finance is suitable for emerging markets highlighting both
its benefits and risks. The book combines professional and scientific perspectives and points
towards various useful applications of structured finance in support of small and medium-sized
enterprises and microfinance. This also includes activities as diverse as infrastructure
development remittances rural livelihood and Shari'ah-compliant Islamic finance.
