Regional Seminar on Basel III and Implementation Challenges March, 14th – 15th Seminar venue: Avenida Paulista, 1804 – Bela Vista – São Paulo – SP, Central Bank of Brazil. Hour: 9am to 6pm. Info contact At CEMLA: Serafín Martinez Jaramillo Advisor E‐mail: [email protected] Phone number: +52 (55) 5061 6690 Yazmín Pérez Enríquez Economist E‐mail: [email protected] Phone number: +52 (55) 5061 6649 At Central Bank of Brazil (BCB): Ana Virginia de Araujo Pinto Advisor | Central Bank of Brazil Corporate University (UniBC) E‐mail: [email protected] Phone number: +55 (61) 3414 2295 | +55 (61) 99231‐6842 Dress Code: Formal dress. Language: English and Spanish with simultaneous interpretation. Transportation Transportation from the airport to the hotel will be responsibility of the participant. Provisions during the seminar: During the event will be provided lunch and coffee‐breaks location (morning and afternoon) in the seminar’s venue. On the first day, March 14th, at 7:00 pm, will be offered a dinner in a steakhouse near the Central Bank. Visa and entry requirements: Visa’s information should be searched on the embassy or consulate of Brazil in your country, or in the page of the Foreign Affairs of Brazil: http://www.portalconsular.itamaraty.gov.br/vistos‐para‐viajar‐ao‐brasil The customs services are made in the first Brazilian airport on the arrival. Therefore, if arriving in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro to connecting flights, the baggage will be inspected in these cities. If necessary, we authorize the participant to complete the identification customs formulary by the telephone contact of CC@B: +55 61 3414‐5082. Currency and means of payment: The monetary currency in Brazil is the Real, and it is quoted freely with the American Dollar. In the last three months the average Exchange rate was 3,90 reais per dollar. http://www4.bcb.gov.br/pec/taxas/port/ptaxnpesq.asp?id=txcotacao The foreign currency change should be carried out exclusively in authorized Banks and exchange houses. It is recommended to exchange some money on the airport of Sao Paulo, which has an exchange convenience open 24 hours a day. São Paulo has a wide array of automatic teller machines to withdrawal of money, which accept all types of international credit or debit cards, if compatible. The list of specifics ATM machines to international withdrawal is available on: http://www.daibrasil.com.br/caixas.html Also, in establishments like commercial centers, stores, supermarkets hotels and restaurants accepts all types of franchises. About the city São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, its population is estimated at around 11 million. It is the capital of the state of São Paulo and one of the richest cities in the Southern hemisphere It offers an São Paulo * The Brazilian currency is the REAL, and foreign currencies are not accepted in daily transactions. * Currency can be exchanged at airports and institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank. Exchange rate * Authorized establishments can be seen at: < <www.bcb.gov.br/rex/IAMC/Port/Instituicoes/inst_intermediarias.asp>. * Address: Avenida Paulista, 1804 – Bela Vista – São Paulo – SP Central Bank of Brazil Taxi – Coopertax – (11) 2095‐6000 – Rádio Taxi Vermelho e Branco – (11) 3146‐4000 – 99Taxis Application – The approximate price of the tariff can be calculated at: http://precodotaxi.com/sao‐paulo/ Transport Executive Bus – Departure from the airport – Timetables, prices and itineraries can be found at: http://www.airportbusservice.com.br/br/linhas Main Airports * Congonhas – It is located 10 km from the city center; – It operates domestic flights. * Guarulhos Airport – It is located 30 km from the city center; – It operates domestic and international flights. Hotels Renaissance São Paulo (very comfortable) Blue Tree Premium Paulista (comfortable) Alameda Santos, 2233, Cerqueira César Rua Peixoto Gomide, 707, Cerqueira César www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/saobr‐ Website: renaissance‐sao‐paulo‐hotel/ https://www.bluetree.com.br/hotel/blue‐tree‐ Phone: +55 11 3069 2233 premium‐paulista/ Payment at check‐in or check‐out. No Phone: +55 11 3147‐7000 prepayment required. Free cancellation up to 2 in Payment at check‐in. No prepayment required. advance. Free cancellation within 24 hours before check in. L’Hotel Porto Bay São Paulo (very comfortable) Ibis São Paulo Paulista (medium comfort) Alameda Campinas, 266 – Bela Vista Rua Avenida Paulista 2355 – Bela Vista Website: https://www.portobay.com/pt/ Website: www.accorhotels.com/pt/hotel‐3718‐ Phone: +55 11 2183‐0500 ibis‐sao‐paulo‐congonhas/index.shtml Payment can be made directly at the hotel or Phone: +55 11 3523‐3000 pre‐payment. If the guest chooses the option of Payment at check in or advance on credit card. direct payment at the hotel, free cancellation 24 5% ISS on the value of the reserves. It is hours before check in. Prepayments are non‐ necessary to register a credit card at the time of refundable. booking, but at the hotel counter payment can be made in another way and the amount will not be charged at the card's invoice. At check‐in you Meliá Paulista (comfortable) accept payment in dollar, money, debit and Av. Paulista, 2181, Consolação credit. Daily No‐Show ‐ until 00:00 of the first Website: www.melia.com/pt/hoteis/brasil/sao‐ night, in case the guest does not show up, this paulo/melia‐paulista/index.html charge will be charged to the credit card Phone: +55 11 2184 1600 informed at the time of reservation. Free Reserve policies are variable. If made directly at cancellation until 48h in advance or in the last the hotel, cancellation can be made up to 24 case, until 18h of the day of check‐in. hours before check‐in time, with direct payment to the hotel. The front desk picks up the guarantee at check in. Credit card details are required for the reservation guarantee. Indicated Restaurants Arturito (varied cuisine) Le Vin Bistro (French cuisine) Rua Artur de Azevedo, 542 – Pinheiros. Alameda Tietê, 184 – Jardim Paulista. Phone: +55 11 3063‐4951 Phone: +55 11 3081‐3924 Website: www.arturito.com.br Website: www.levin.com.br Mon, 7 pm – 11:30 pm; Mon to Fri, 12 pm – 1 am. Tues to Fri, 12 pm – 3 pm and 7 pm – 11:30 pm Sat, 12 pm – 12 am; and Sun, 12 am – 11 pm. Sat, 12:30 pm – 4 pm and 7 pm – 11:30 pm Sun, 12:30 pm – 4 pm; Etto (Italian food) R. Bela Cintra, 1783 – Consolação Tan Tan Noodle bar (Asian food) Phone: +55 11 2649‐4448 R. Fradique Coutinho, 153 – Pinheiros Mon to Thurs, 12 pm – 3 pm and 7 pm – 12 am Phone: +55 11 2373‐3587 Fri, 12 pm – 4 pm and 7 pm – 1 am Tues to Thurs, 6 pm – 11:30 pm Sat, 12 pm – 5 pm and 7 pm – 1 am Fri and Sat, 6 pm – 12:30 am Sun, 12 pm – 5 pm and 7 pm – 12 am Sun, 6 pm – 11:30 pm, Tappo Trattoria (Italian food) A Figueira Rubaiyat (steak house) R. da Consolação, 2967 – Cerqueira César Rua Haddock Lobo, 1738 ‐ Jardim Paulista. Phone: +55 11 3063‐4864 Phone: +55 11 3087‐1399 Tues to Thurs, 12 pm – 3 pm and 7 pm – 12 am Website: http://www.gruporubaiyat.com Fri, 12 pm – 3 pm and 7:30 pm – 12:30 am Mon to Thurs, 12 pm – 12 am. Sat, 12:30 pm – 4 pm and 7:30 pm – 12:30 am Fri and Sat. 12 pm – 12:30 am Sun, 12:30 pm – 5 pm; Sun., 12 pm – 11 pm. Riveira (bar, à la carte) A Bela Sintra (Portuguese food) Av. Paulista, 2584 – Consolação Rua Bela Cintra, 2325, Jd Paulista Phone: +55 11 3258‐1268 Phone: +55 11 3891‐0740 Mon to Wed, 12 pm – 3 pm and 6 pm – 12 am Mon to Thurs, 12 pm – 3:30 pm and 7 pm – 12 Thurs, 12 pm – 3 pm and 6 pm – 1 am am. Fri, 12 pm – 3 pm and 6 pm – 3 am Fri, 12 pm – 3:30 pm and 7 pm – 1 am. Sat, 6 pm – 3 am Sat, 12 pm – 1 am; Sun, 12 pm – 11 pm. Piselli (Italian food) Veridiana (pizza) R. Padre João Manuel, 1253 ‐ Cerqueira César. Rua José Maria Lisboa, 493, Jd Paulista. Phone: +55 11 3081‐6043 Phone: +55 11 3559‐9151 Website: http://www.piselli.com.br/ Mon to Thurs, 6 pm – 12:30 am; Mon to Thurs, 12 pm – 4 pm and 7 pm – 12 am Fri and Sat, 6 pm – 1:30 am Sat and Fri 12 pm – 01 am; Sun, 12 pm – 11 pm. Sun, 6 pm – 12:30 am Bráz (pizza) Rua Sergipe, 406 – Higienópolis Phone: +55 11 3214‐3337 Mon to Thurs, 6:30 pm – 12 am Fri, 12 pm – 3 pm and 6:30 pm – 1 am Sat and Sun, 6:30 pm – 12 am Restaurants Close to the Central Bank Spot (barbecue and pasta, à la carte, drinks) Bella Paulista (breakfast, happy hour) Alameda Min. Rocha Azevedo, 72 – Bela Vista Rua Haddock Lobo, 354 – Consolação Phone: +55 11 3283‐0946 Phone: +55 11 3129‐8340 Mon to Fri, 12 pm – 3 pm and 7:30 pm – 1 am Every day, around the clock. Sat, 12 pm – 5 pm and 7:30 pm – 1 am Sun, 12 pm – 5 pm and 7:30 pm – 12 am Capim Santo (Brazilian food, buffet) Alameda Min. Rocha Azevedo, 471 – Jardins Jiquitaia (executive menu, Brazilian Phone: +55 11 3089‐9500 contemporary food) Tues to Fri, 12 pm – 3 pm and 7 pm – 11:30 pm Rua Antônio Carlos, 268 – Consolação, Sat, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm and 8 pm – 12 am Phone: +55 11 3262‐2366 Sun, 12 pm – 7 pm Mon, 12 pm to 3 pm Tues to Fri, 12 pm – 3 pm and 7 pm – 11:30 pm Manai Gastronomia (contemporary food, pay Sat, 12 pm – 6 pm and 7 pm – 11:30 pm what you weigh) R.