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: smartinez@cemla.org Phone number: +52 (55) 5061 6690 Yazmín Pérez Enríquez Economist E mail: yperez@cemla.org 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: ana.virginia@bcb.gov.br 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
São Paulo * The Brazilian currency is the REAL, and foreign currencies are not accepted in daily transactions. Exchange rate * Currency can be exchanged at airports and institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank. * 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 Transport 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/ Executive Bus Departure from the airport Timetables, prices and itineraries can be found at: http://www.airportbusservice.com.br/br/linhas Airport Main Airports * Congonhas It is located 10 km from the city center; It operates domestic flights. * Guarulhos It is located 30 km from the city center; It operates domestic and international flights.
Hotels Renaissance São Paulo (very comfortable) Alameda Santos, 2233, Cerqueira César www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/saobrrenaissance sao paulo hotel/ Phone: +55 11 3069 2233 Payment at check in or check out. No prepayment required. Free cancellation up to 2 in advance. Blue Tree Premium Paulista (comfortable) Rua Peixoto Gomide, 707, Cerqueira César Website: https://www.bluetree.com.br/hotel/blue treepremium paulista/ Phone: +55 11 3147 7000 Payment at check in. No prepayment required. Free cancellation within 24 hours before check in. L Hotel Porto Bay São Paulo (very comfortable) Alameda Campinas, 266 Bela Vista Website: https://www.portobay.com/pt/ Phone: +55 11 2183 0500 Payment can be made directly at the hotel or pre payment. If the guest chooses the option of direct payment at the hotel, free cancellation 24 hours before check in. Prepayments are nonrefundable. Meliá Paulista (comfortable) Av. Paulista, 2181, Consolação Website: www.melia.com/pt/hoteis/brasil/saopaulo/melia paulista/index.html Phone: +55 11 2184 1600 Reserve policies are variable. If made directly at the hotel, cancellation can be made up to 24 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. Ibis São Paulo Paulista (medium comfort) Rua Avenida Paulista 2355 Bela Vista Website: www.accorhotels.com/pt/hotel 3718 ibis sao paulo congonhas/index.shtml Phone: +55 11 3523 3000 Payment at check in or advance on credit card. 5% ISS on the value of the reserves. It is necessary to register a credit card at the time of 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 accept payment in dollar, money, debit and credit. Daily No Show until 00:00 of the first night, in case the guest does not show up, this charge will be charged to the credit card informed at the time of reservation. Free cancellation until 48h in advance or in the last case, until 18h of the day of check in.
Indicated Restaurants Arturito (varied cuisine) Rua Artur de Azevedo, 542 Pinheiros. Phone: +55 11 3063 4951 Website: www.arturito.com.br Mon, 7 pm 11:30 pm; Tues to Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 7 pm 11:30 pm Sat, 12:30 pm 4 pm and 7 pm 11:30 pm Sun, 12:30 pm 4 pm; Tan Tan Noodle bar (Asian food) R. Fradique Coutinho, 153 Pinheiros Phone: +55 11 2373 3587 Tues to Thurs, 6 pm 11:30 pm Fri and Sat, 6 pm 12:30 am Sun, 6 pm 11:30 pm, A Figueira Rubaiyat (steak house) Rua Haddock Lobo, 1738 Jardim Paulista. Phone: +55 11 3087 1399 Website: http://www.gruporubaiyat.com Mon to Thurs, 12 pm 12 am. Fri and Sat. 12 pm 12:30 am Sun., 12 pm 11 pm. A Bela Sintra (Portuguese food) Rua Bela Cintra, 2325, Jd Paulista Phone: +55 11 3891 0740 Mon to Thurs, 12 pm 3:30 pm and 7 pm 12 am. Fri, 12 pm 3:30 pm and 7 pm 1 am. Sat, 12 pm 1 am; Sun, 12 pm 11 pm. Le Vin Bistro (French cuisine) Alameda Tietê, 184 Jardim Paulista. Phone: +55 11 3081 3924 Website: www.levin.com.br Mon to Fri, 12 pm 1 am. Sat, 12 pm 12 am; and Sun, 12 am 11 pm. Etto (Italian food) R. Bela Cintra, 1783 Consolação Phone: +55 11 2649 4448 Mon to Thurs, 12 pm 3 pm and 7 pm 12 am Fri, 12 pm 4 pm and 7 pm 1 am Sat, 12 pm 5 pm and 7 pm 1 am Sun, 12 pm 5 pm and 7 pm 12 am Tappo Trattoria (Italian food) R. da Consolação, 2967 Cerqueira César Phone: +55 11 3063 4864 Tues to Thurs, 12 pm 3 pm and 7 pm 12 am Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 7:30 pm 12:30 am Sat, 12:30 pm 4 pm and 7:30 pm 12:30 am Sun, 12:30 pm 5 pm; Riveira (bar, à la carte) Av. Paulista, 2584 Consolação Phone: +55 11 3258 1268 Mon to Wed, 12 pm 3 pm and 6 pm 12 am Thurs, 12 pm 3 pm and 6 pm 1 am Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 6 pm 3 am Sat, 6 pm 3 am
Piselli (Italian food) R. Padre João Manuel, 1253 Cerqueira César. Phone: +55 11 3081 6043 Website: http://www.piselli.com.br/ Mon to Thurs, 12 pm 4 pm and 7 pm 12 am Sat and Fri 12 pm 01 am; Sun, 12 pm 11 pm. Veridiana (pizza) Rua José Maria Lisboa, 493, Jd Paulista. Phone: +55 11 3559 9151 Mon to Thurs, 6 pm 12:30 am; Fri and Sat, 6 pm 1:30 am 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 Spot (barbecue and pasta, à la carte, drinks) Alameda Min. Rocha Azevedo, 72 Bela Vista Phone: +55 11 3283 0946 Mon to Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 7:30 pm 1 am Sat, 12 pm 5 pm and 7:30 pm 1 am Sun, 12 pm 5 pm and 7:30 pm 12 am Jiquitaia (executive menu, Brazilian contemporary food) Rua Antônio Carlos, 268 Consolação, Phone: +55 11 3262 2366 Mon, 12 pm to 3 pm Tues to Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 7 pm 11:30 pm Sat, 12 pm 6 pm and 7 pm 11:30 pm Balaio (contemporary food, à la carte) Av. Paulista, 2424 Bela Vista Phone: +55 11 2842 9123 Tues to Sat. 12 pm 11 pm Sun, 12 pm 7 pm Restaurants Close to the Central Bank Bella Paulista (breakfast, happy hour) Rua Haddock Lobo, 354 Consolação Phone: +55 11 3129 8340 Every day, around the clock. Capim Santo (Brazilian food, buffet) Alameda Min. Rocha Azevedo, 471 Jardins Phone: +55 11 3089 9500 Tues to Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 7 pm 11:30 pm Sat, 12:30 pm 4:30 pm and 8 pm 12 am Sun, 12 pm 7 pm Manai Gastronomia (contemporary food, pay what you weigh) R. Augusta, 1605 Consolação Phone: +55 11 2924 7185 Mon to Fri, 11 am 3:30 pm. Athenas Restaurante (breakfast, à la carte, happy hour) R. Augusta, 1449 Consolação Phone: +55 11 3262 1945 Every day, 7 am 2:30 am
Abbraccio (Italian food) Shopping Center 3: Av. Paulista, 2.064. Phone: +55 11 4380 73183285 2458 www.abbracciorestaurante.com.br/ Mon to Fri, 11:30 am 12 am. Sat, 12 pm 12 am; and Sun, 12 pm 10:30 pm. Calle 54 (Argentinian food, barbecue) Alameda Jaú, 1177 Jardim Paulista Phone: +55 11 2679 5123 Mon, 11:45 am 3 pm Tues to Fri, 11:45 am 3 pm and 7 pm 10:30 pm Sat, 12 pm 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm 10:30 pm Sun, 12 pm 4:30 pm Ritz (contemporary food, à la carte) Alameda Franca, 1088 Jardim Paulista Phone: +55 11 3062 5830 Mon to Thurs, 12 pm 3 pm and 7:30 pm 12 am. Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 7:30 pm 1 am Sat, 12:30 pm 1 am and Sun, 12:30 pm 12 am Ki Love Grill (buffet, pay what you weigh) Rua Peixoto Gomide, 700 Jardim Paulista Phone: +55 11 3288 1768 Mon to Sat, 11 am 3:30 pm. Gopala (à la carte, lacto vegetarian) Rua Antonio Carlos, 413, Consolação. Phone: +55 11 3253 3844 Mon to Sat, 11:30 am 3 pm. Nakka Jardins (Japanese food) R. Padre João Manuel, 811 Cerqueira César Phone: +55 11 2594 4444 Tues to Wed, 12 pm 3 pm and 7 pm 11:30 pm Thurs to Fri, 12 pm 3 pm and 7 pm 12:30 am Sat, 12:30 pm 5 pm and 7:30 pm 12:30 am Sun, 12:30 pm 5 pm and 7 pm 11 pm Arabesco (Arabic food) Avenida Paulista, 1.765 Bela Vista. Phone: +55 11 3289 5664 Mon to Fri, 11 am 3 pm.