OECD-SEBON Conference and Roundtable on financial consumer protection and education:
Understanding and responding to the impact of demographic changes on financial consumers
INFORMATION NOTE
2-3 July 2019 Kathmandu, Nepal
Schedule The OECD-SEBON Understanding and responding to the impact of demographic changes on financial consumers Conference will be held on 2-3 July in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event will be jointly organised and sponsored by SEBON (Securities Board of Nepal) and the OECD*. *The OECD contribution to this event is funded by the Government of Japan. Venue The Confere will be held at the Hotel Yak&Yeti Kathmandu. Please find below the address and contact person at the hotel. Hotel Yak&Yeti Paryatak Marg, Durbar Marg, ward no. 1, Kathmandu District, Province 3, Nepal Tel: +977 1 4248999, 4240520 Fax: +977 1 4227781, 4227782
For reservations please contact Mr. Amit at: [email protected] Registration To request an invitation and for further logistical assistance please contact: Ms Paloma Cupello, OECD [email protected] Tel: +33 1 45 24 79 14 To register, please click here by 25 June here:
Event on the web: http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/oecd-sebon-conference-and- roundtable-on-financial-consumer-protection-and-education-in-asia-pacific.htm Documents and website If you have been invited to be a speaker at the event, please send you presentation (if any), and submit any relevant background material to Paloma Cupello ([email protected]), Adele Atkinson ([email protected]) or Miles Larbey (mailto:[email protected]) by 28 June at the latest. Please note that unless presenters advise OECD otherwise, all presentations will be posted on the OECD’s website after the event. A summary record of the event will also be prepared and linked to the event webpage.
Language The Conference will be conducted in English.
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Meals and social events Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all participants during breaks on both days of the conference. Lunch on Tuesday July 2 and Wednesday 3 July Dinner on Tuesday July 2 from 7pm will be hosted by SEBON and OECD: The transportation from the Yak&Yeti Hotel to Chandragiri Hill will leave at 4pm and return around 8pm. Guests staying elsewhere will be responsible for their own transport from the Yak&Yeti Hotel after this trip. The organisers regret that no programme can be arranged for spouses.
Facilities at the venue
will be available. Participants will be provided with the necessary information during registration.
Travel information Valid passports are required for all participants entering Nepal. Contact your local Nepalese Embassy or Consulate to find out about visa requirements to visit Nepal. For more information about visa requitements, please visit the official tourism website for Nepal: https://www.welcomenepal.com/plan-your-trip/visa-nepal-information.html. If you need a letter of invitation in order to attend this Conference, please contact: - Mr. Binaya Dev Acharya, Deputy Executive Director, Management Division, Securities Board of Nepal: [email protected] - Mr. Paristha Nath Poudyal, Executive Director, SEBON: [email protected] Participants are advised to have adequate medical and travel insurance to cover their visit to Nepal. We cannot accept responsibility for any consequences whatsoever from a participant who fails to ensure that he or she has complied with the necessary health, passport and visa requirements.
Airport transfers Airport transfers to/from your hotel location are the responsibility of participants, and cannot be arranged by the organisers. Please use one of the following means of transport to the centre of Nepal. Arriving from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA): You can arrange a pre-paid taxi service upon your arrival at TIA. Please see TIA’s webpage on airport facilities: https://www.tiairport.com.np/airport-facilities Most hotels offer shuttle services upon arrival. The negotiated accommodation rate with the Hotel Yak&Yeti includes pick-up and drop off services. Please contact [email protected] for more information. This Airport is connected to different parts of Kathmandu by city bus Sajha Yatayat, local buses out of airport and cabs. The airport is located 6km east of the city center and main touristic area Thamel. The nearest hotel is Airport Hotel located just 200 m (0.1 mi) from the airport.
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Accommodation Accommodation must be reserved and paid for directly by participants. Please contact the hotel of your choice for the current rates and to book your room. The following list of hotels is a guide only.
1. Hotel Yak&Yeti* For reservations, please contact Mr. Amit at: [email protected] 2. Hotel Annapurna For reservations, please contact No.: +977-1-4221711 3. Royal Singi, Kathmandu For reservations, please contact No.: +977-1-4221711 or email: [email protected] or [email protected] 4. Hotel Shanker, Kathmandu For reservations, please contact No.: +977-1-4410151
*Please note that the OECD has negotiated rates with the hotel hosting the Conference, the Yak&Yeti, through a block booking. Kindly inform Mr. Amit you are attending this conference. Participants are required to cover their own accommodation costs.
About Kathmanu and Nepal Customs and traditions differ from one part of Nepal to another. Kathmandu Valley has served as the country’s cultural metropolis since the unification of Nepal in the 18th Century and cultures are blending to form a national identity. Kathmandu is a diverse historic city with Newari architecture, centuries old Hindu and Buddhist religious sites along with dedicated tourist-friendly accommodations and restaurants. For further information, visit the Kathmandu and Nepal official tourism website: https://www.welcomenepal.com/places-to-see/kathmandu.html
Useful information CLIMATE: Climatic conditions of Nepal vary from one place to another in accordance with their geographical features. In the north summers are cool and winters severe, while in the south summers are tropical and winters are mild. Nepal has five seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter. CURRENCY: The official currency of Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee CASH WITHDRAWALS: In Tribhuvan International Airport you will find a range of of international and local banks offering ATMs for cash withdrawals, transfers and deposits. ATMs are available around Thamel in Kathmandu. Popular ATMs that accept international credit cards (VISA, MasterCard) in Kathmandu and Pokhara include: Standard Chartered, Everest Bank, Nabil Bank & Himalaya Bank. Cash is given out only in Nepali Rupees.
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View the latest exchange rates: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/. Indicatively, 125,052 EUR = 112, JPY and 1 USD = 112,016 NPR. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY: In Nepal the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Nepal, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa).
TELEPHONE SERVICES: The country code for Japan is 977, the city code for Kathmandu is 1. Please visit http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/ to find out how to make a call to Nepal from your country. Emergency contact numbers: Department Number Police Emergency 4228435 Number Fire Brigade 101 Medicare National 4467067 Hospital - Ambulance Embassies around the world: http://www.embassyworld.org/
More emergency numbers here : https://www.nepalpolice.gov.np/index.php/safety-security- tips/emergency-numbers
TIME ZONE: GMT +5:45 TAX: Goods and services tax (GST) is at 24.3% cumulative
Further enquiries For further information or enquiries about the roundtable, please contact:
Contents and agenda issues Registration and logistics Ms Adele Atkinson, Head of Unit, Financial Education Ms Paloma Cupello, Assistant, OECD
[email protected] [email protected]
+(33-1) 45 24 79 14 Mr. Miles Larbey, Head of Unit, Financial Consumer Protection
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