2016 OECD-IOPS Global Forum on Private Pensions “Making Private Pensions Work Better” 9-10 November 2016 , China Information Note for Participants

Organisation The OECD-IOPS Global Forum, organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) and Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), will take place from 9 to 10 November 2016 in Hong Kong, China. Registration Please note that participation in the Forum is by invitation only. If you have been invited to register, please do so by filling out the registration form and sending it by email to the contact persons listed at the end of the registration form. Registration at the event will take place on 9 November at the meeting venue. Each delegate will receive a conference package before the Forum begins.

Venues The IOPS Technical and Executive Committee meetings, the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and the Global Forum itself will all be held at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.

Address: 20 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China Website: http://www.sheratonhongkonghotel.com

Accommodation While each participant is responsible for reserving and paying for his/her own accommodation, the MPFA has arranged a block booking at the Conference Hotel, the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, with a special group rate.

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers (the Conference Hotel – 5-Star Hotel) Group rate for deluxe twin room at HK$1,875 per night (includes breakfast; plus 10% service charge).

Online booking link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1606206421&key=1C136AC4

Contact person: Ms. Katy Ng – Event Planning Executive Tel. +852 2732 6844 Email: [email protected]

Please contact the hotel direct for booking. We strongly recommend that you make your reservations as soon as possible, since November is generally the high season for , China.

Other hotels close to the venue are listed below for your information:

Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsimshatsui (5-Star Hotel) Twin room at HK$2,350 (US$301) *per night with breakfast, plus 10% service charge. Address : 18 Hanoi Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China Website : http://hongkong.tsimshatsui.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms.html Booking phone number : +852 2311 1234 Email : [email protected] Remarks : 10 minutes walk to the Conference Venue

Holiday Inn Golden Mile (4-Star Hotel) Twin room at HK$1,700 (US$218)* per night, plus 10% service charge Address : 50 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China Website : http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hong-kong/hkgkl/hoteldetail Booking phone number : +852 2369 3111 Email : [email protected] Remarks : 7 minutes walk to the Conference Venue

The YMCA (4-Star Hotel) Twin room at HK$1,300 (US$167)* per night, plus 10% service charge Address : 41 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China Website : http://www.ymcahk.org.hk/ Booking phone number : +852 2739 9315 Email : [email protected] Remarks : 5 minutes walk to the Conference Venue

B P International (3-Star Hotel) Twin Room at HK$1,700 (US$218)* per night plus 10% service charge Address : 8 Austin Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China Website : http://www.bpinternationalhotelkowloon.com Booking phone number : +852 2376 1111 Email : [email protected] Remarks : 15 minutes walk to the Conference Venue

*Price may vary at time of booking; the above prices are based on online information as of June 2016. Page 2

Social Events Lunch Lunch will be offered at the Conference Venue on 9 and 10 November. Evening A gala dinner for the Forum participants will be held in the ballroom of the Conference Venue on 9 November.

Dress Code Dress code during the Forum and gala dinner will be business attire.

Internet connection Free wifi will be provided at the Conference Venue. Phone cards and data cards can be purchased at most convenience stores in Hong Kong, China.

Documentation and website Additional information will be made available to delegates on the OECD website [www.oecd.org/daf/pensions] and the IOPS website [www.iopsweb.org]. For further information relating to the organisation of the Forum, please contact the IOPS Secretariat or the MPFA: IOPS Secretariat: Sally Day-Hanotiaux, email: [email protected] MPFA: Sophie Wong, email: [email protected]

Working Languages The Forum and all related documentation will be in English.

Transportation from the Airport The Hong Kong International Airport is located at on , which is approximately 36 km (45 minutes drive) from the Conference Venue. Delegates can travel to Kowloon by public transport (e.g. on the MTR’s Airport Express Line), take a taxi, or arrange for a transfer with the hotel where they are staying.

Approximate fares for different types of transportation from the airport to the Conference Hotel are as follows: 1. Taxi Hours of operation : 24 hours Cost : around HK$260 (US$34) Travel time : 35 minutes

2. Complimentary Airport Express Shuttle Bus Airport Express Shuttle Bus service from Kowloon Station to some major hotels in Kowloon, including the Conference Hotel (Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers) is provided fee-of-charge for Airport Express passengers.

Airport Express - hours of operation : From airport to the city - 5:54 AM - 00:48 AM Shuttle bus - hours of operation : 6:12 AM - 11:12 PM

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Airport Express fare : From Airport Station to Kowloon Station - HK$90 (US$12) Shuttle bus fare : Airport Express Shuttle Bus K4 - Free http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/services/complom_free_bus.html Travel time : 40 minutes (from airport to Kowloon Station - 25 minutes; from Kowloon Station to the Conference Venue - 15 minutes)

*Before boarding, passengers must show a valid Airport Express ticket to/from Airport Station or a same day Airline Ticket/Boarding Pass. Visas Where necessary, delegates are expected to obtain visas for entry into Hong Kong, China before they travel. Delegates should refer to the link below to find out whether they need to obtain a visa to enter Hong Kong, China and verify any requirements with the embassy/consulate in their own countries. http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html Delegates who are required to hold a visa may ask the MPFA to provide them with an official invitation letter in support of their visa application. Please contact:

Sophie Wong, e-mail: [email protected]

Practical information Climate The weather in Hong Kong, China in November is usually moderate - warm and sunny, with low humidity. The average low and high temperatures range from 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F) .

Currency The legal tender in Hong Kong, China is the Hong Kong Dollar (https://currency-converter.net/). Most major bank branches offer currency exchange services. Foreign currency exchange are available at the airport and throughout the city centre.

Electricity Local voltage is 220 volts, and the city uses type G power plugs/sockets.

Medical Services There are a number of government hospitals and private medical clinics located near the Conference Venue from which medical assistance is available. A list of medical services can be provided on request.

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Places of interest in Hong Kong, China

Information can be obtained from Hong Kong Tourism Board: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/index.jsp

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