Corporate financing is undergoing a transformation from a bank- and creditor-oriented culture to a capital market-oriented one. This shift changes the interactions and functions of banks and companies. At the same time, new equity regulations from banking supervisory authorities (Basel II) introduce rules that particularly challenge medium-sized enterprises in choosing the right long-term financing instruments. They require innovative financing solutions that go beyond traditional loans and are designed similarly to capital market products. The authors' volume "The New Corporate Financing" brings together expert contributions from experienced financing specialists and provides the theoretical background for strategic financing decisions. It serves as a current guide for practitioners.