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This dissertation was written as part of MSc in Banking and Finance at the International Hellenic University This dissertation he specific work consists of 6 modules . The first section reviews the financial crisis and its consequences on the financial system. In the second section there is an approximation of the capital adequacy ratio, a definition of calculation and the risks it contains. The third section refers to the Basel Committee as well as the development from Basil I to Basil II and end to Basel III for the safeguarding of the financial system. The fourth section includes the analysis of the main financial in dicators of the Greek banks of the published financial statements of each bank. The fifth section analyzes the capital adequacy ratio as it is presented in the published statements of each bank. Lastly, the regression analysis is made in order to find any correlations between the financial ratios of the Greek banks and the capital adequacy ratio, as well as the conclusions.