This book, from the author of the bestselling title ""Microfinance Handbook: An International and Financial Perspective"", presents a practical ""how-to"" manual for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to develop the capacity to become licensed and regulated to mobilize deposits from the public. It also provides information specific to regulators outlining how to appropriately license and regulate deposit-taking MFIs. This book will be invaluable to practitioners, donors, investors, and academics interested in the transformation of MFIs.