1 1. ORGANIZATION
The seminar is being organized by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) and the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA).
2. VENUE
The seminar will be held at Central Bank of Brazil in São Paulo, located at:
Av. Paulista, 1804 Bela Vista 01310-922 – São Paulo – SP Telephone: +55 (11) 3491-6869 3. REGISTRATION PROCESS Application process:
1. Request your training coordinator an access account for the Activities Manager at the following email: asba@asbasupervision.org
2. Once you have a username and password, access the Activities Manager through the following link www.asbaweb.net
3. Complete your profile and personal information.
4. Make your application to the selected course during the registration period.
5. For more information, download the User´s Manual from the Activities Calendar in the Association´s webpage.
4. RESERVATION PROCEDURES
Hotel and flight bookings, obtaining an entry visa, as well as any vaccinations whenever required, are responsibility of each participant.
2 5. SUGGESTED HOTELS
The following hotels are recommended to the participants. However, they can choose the hotel that best suits their needs.
All hotels are 10 minutes away from the BCB. Rates shown are in Reales (R$)
Blue Tree Premium Paulista Hotel Alameda Apart Hotel
Address Rua Peixoto Gomide 707 Jardim Paulista
01409-001 – São Paulo Address
Alameda Santos, 2.015 Cerqueira César 01419-100 – São Paulo
Telephone 0300 150 5000 +55 (11) 3147-7000 / 3018-1848 Telephone +55 (11) 3253-6070
Site and
Reservations http://www.bluetree.com.br/hotel/blue-tree-premium-paulista/ Site and Reservations http://www.alameda.tur.br
Cost/day R$ 310,50 Cost/day R$ 220,00
Room individual Room individual
Distance 230m Distance 350m
Meliá Paulista Massis Five Stars
Address Avenida Paulista, 2181 Bela Vista
01331-300 – São Paulo Address
Rua Luís Coelho, 80 Consolação
01309-000 – São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 2184-1600 Telephone +55 (11) 3141-4400 / 0800-174888
Site and
Reservations http://www.melia.com/pt/hoteis/brasil/sao-paulo/melia-paulista/index.html Site and Reservations http://www.massisfivestars.com.br Cost/day R$ 460,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios Cost/day R$ 280,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios
Room individual Room individual
Distance 400m Distance 400m
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Paulista Wall Street Ibis Hotel
Address Rua Itapeva, 636 Bela Vista
01332-000 – São Paulo Address
Avenida Paulista, 2355 Bela Vista
01311-300 São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 3141-3000 / 0800-119993 Telephone +55 (11) 5547-8007
Site and
Reservations http://www.wallstreet.com.br Site and Reservations http://www.accorhotels.com/pt/home/index.shtml
Cost/day R$ 285,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios Cost/day R$ 251,50 a 269,47
Room individual Room individual
Distance 550m Distance 600m
Tryp São Paulo Paulista Hotel Trianon Hotel
Address Rua Haddok Lobo, 294 Cerqueira Cesar
01414-000 São Paulo Address
Alameda Casa Branca, 355/363 Jardim Paulista
01408-001 – São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 3123-6200 Telephone +55 (11) 3253-2279
Site and
Reservations http://www.tryphotels.com/pt_br/hotel-tryp-paulista-sao-paulo-brasil.html Site and Reservations http://www.fourplus.com.br Cost/day R$ 319,00 a 339,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios Cost/day R$ 240,00 + 10% tarifa de servicios
Room individual Room individual
Distance 650m Distance 650m
San Gabriel Hotel Mercure – Itú Hotel
Address Rua Frei Caneca, 1006 Consolação
01307-002São Paulo Address
Alameda Itú, 1151 Jardim Paulista 01421-005 - São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 3253-2279 Telephone +55 (11) 3089-7555
Site and
Reservations http://www.sangabriel.com.br Site and Reservations http://mercure.com
Cost/day R$ 270,00 Cost/day R$ 387,45 + 5% tarifa de servicios
Room individual Room individual
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Royal Jardins Hotel Intercontinental São Paulo
Address Alameda Jaú, 729 Jardim Paulista
0120-003 – São Paulo Address
Alameda Santos, 1123 Cerqueira César 01419-002São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 3245-7700 Telephone +55 (11) 3179-2600
Site and
Reservations http://www.royaljardins.com.br Site and Reservations http://www.interconticental.com Cost/day R$ 248,00 + 15% tarifa de servicios Cost/day R$ 800,00 + 5,25% tarifa de servicios + R$ 8,50 tasa de turismo
Room individual Room individual
Distance 800m Distance 850m
Ibis Budget Hotel L'Hotel Porto Bay São Paulo
Address Rua da Consolação, 2.303 Consolação
01301-100 – São Paulo Address
Alameda Campinas, 266 Jardim Paulista 01404-000 - São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 3123-7755 Telephone +55 (11) 2183-0500
Site and
Reservations http://www.ibisbudgethotel.ibis.com Site and Reservations http://www.portobay.com Cost/day R$ 171,00 Cost/day R$ 842,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios
Room individual Room individual
Distance 850m Distance 850m
Transamérica Prime Internacional Plaza Riema Paulista Classic Hotel
Address Alameda Santos, 981 Cerqueira César
01419-001 – São Paulo Address
Rua Bela Cintra, 672 Consolação
01415-002 – São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 3146-5966 Telephone +55 (11) 2131-3539
Site and
Reservations http://www.transamericagroup.com.br Site and Reservations http://www.gruporiema.com Cost/day R$ 300,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios Cost/day R$ 278,10 + 5% tarifa de servicios
Room individual Room individual
Distance 1.000m Distance 1.000m
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Maksoud Plaza Mercure Paulista Hotel
Address Alameda Campinas, 150 Jardim Paulista
01404-000 – São Paulo Address
Rua São Carlos do Pinhal, 87 Bela Vista
01333-001 – São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 3145-8000 Telephone +55 (11) 3372-6800
Site and
Reservations http://www.maksoud.com.br Site and Reservations http://www.mercure.com Cost/day R$ 540,50 + 5,26% tarifa de servicios Cost/day R$ 311,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios
Room individual Room individual
Distance 1.000m Distance 1.200m
Mercure Pamplona Hotel WZ Jardins
Address Rua Pamplona, 1.315 Jardim Paulista
01405-003 – São Paulo Address
Avenida Rebouças, 955 Cerqueira César 05401-100 – São Paulo
Telephone +55 (11) 2878-5500 Telephone +55 (11) 3069-0000 / 0800-129422
Site and
Reservations http://www.mercure.com Site and Reservations http://www.wzjardins.com.br Cost/day R$ 294,00 Cost/day R$ 249,00 + 5% tarifa de servicios
Room individual Room individual
Distance 1.300m Distance 1.300m
6. TRANSPORTATION
The International São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport (Governor Andre Franco Montoro) is 30 km away (1 hour) from the venue.
It is safe to take a taxi in São Paulo´s airport. The estimated rate is R$ 160,00 (subject to the exchange rate of the day).
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There is a bus that connects São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport to Paulista Avenue with a rate of R$ 48,80. For more information, please visit the following link:
http://www.airportbusservice.com.br/es/home 7. WEATHER
During the week of the seminar, temperature in São Paulo, will range between 69.8°F maximum and 50°F minimum.
8. VISA
Visa requirements vary according to the country of origin; thus, participants are advised to verify these requirements with their local Embassy or Consulate.
http://www.portalconsular.mre.gov.br
Please visit the above mentioned page to verify if the vaccine against yellow fever is required, because without the vaccination certificate, the participant may be retained at the airport. The participant must have been vaccinated at least 10 days before their trip and those who have been vaccinated more than 10 years ago require a boost.
9. CURRENCY
The official currency in Brazil is the Real (R$) with a variable exchange rate. Kindly refer to the following link in case you have any questions:
http://www.bcb.gov.br/?TXCAMBIO
The exchange rates are referential, they vary according to the institution where the exchange is made.
If you wish to exchange currency, you can do it at the airport, some hotels and local banks (open on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm). Only Reales are accepted in daily transactions.
7 10. DRESS CODE
The dress code for the opening and closure is formal. The rest of the days, business casual attire is permitted (jeans and tennis shoes are not allowed).
11. LANGUAGE
The official languages for the seminar are English and Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation service will be available during the sessions.
12. COORDINATION
Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA) Coordination: Nancy Vallejo Guerra
Telephone: + (5255) 5662 0085 Fax: + (5255) 2615 5603
Email: asba@asbasupervision.org; vallejo@asbasupervision.org Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
Coordination: João Paulo Fonseca Borges Telephone: +55 61 3414-1195