These papers cover the discussion about the relevance of Basel II capital adequacy framework in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. This study covers in detail the affects of the Basel II on the financial institutions, the problems it carries and the suggestions that are needed to make improvements in it. The discussion covers in detail the impact of different factors on the global financial crisis, the reasons about their behavior and the most effect of the global financial crisis on the western banks as well.
Keywords: Basel II, Capital, Framework, financial crisis
