1. ORGANIZATION The seminar is being organized by the Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama (SBP) and the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA). 2. VENUE The seminar will be held at the Aloft Hotel, room Tatic 4, floor 2, located at: Via Israel and Calle 77 San Francisco, Panama City + (507) 6677 5876 www.aloftpanama.com.pa 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. 1
5. SUGGESTED HOTELS The following hotels are recommended to the participants. However, they can choose the hotel that best suits their needs. Rates shown have been agreed upon between the SBP and the following hotels. When booking, please mention the organized by the SBP. Rates shown are in US Dollars. Aloft Panama Hotel Sheraton Gran Panama Hotel Address Via Israel and Calle 77 San Franciso Panama City Address Via Israel and Calle 76 Panama City Contact Veronica Ballestero Contact Veronica Ballestero Telephone + (507) 6677 5876 Telephone + (507) 6677 58 76 Web Site www.aloftpanama.com.pa Web Site www.sheratongrandpanama.com Sitio Reservations veronica.ballestero@nuevoshotel es.com Reservations veronica.ballestero@nuevoshoteles.co m Rate Single Room: USD 109.00 Rate Single Room: USD 119.00 Included Buffet breakfast at the Bahia Cafe Included Buffet breakfast at the Red Restaurant Distance Venue Distance Next to the venue 6. TRANSPORTATION The Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama (SBP) is offering free airport-hotel-airport transfers: 2
Should you wish to use this service, please complete the form on page 5 and send it via email to Valerie Palm vpalm@superbancos.gob.pa and to Karina De León kdeleon@superbancos.gob.pa before the May 19. The Tocumen International Airport is located at 30 minutes away from the venue. It offers taxi service with an approximate cost of USD 40.00. The exit tax to international destinatios is USD 40.00. 7. WEATHER Panama has a tropical weather. Temperatures are relatively high and vary very little throughout the year. During the day, temperatures range between 86 F and 82 F. The hotel is airconditioned. 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. [www.atp.gob.pa] 9. CURRENCY The official currency in Panama is the Balboa (B/.), which is at par with the US dollar. Foreign currency may be exchanged at local banks and the suggested hotels. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted in almost every hotel, restaurant and shopping mall. 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). 3
11. LANGUAGE The official languages for the course 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 Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama (SBP) Coordinación: Valerie Palm and Karina De Leon Teléfono: + (507) 506-7828 / + (507) 506-7874 Email: vpalm@superbancos.gob.pa / kdeleon@superbancos.gob.pa 4
FLIGHT SCHEDULE FORM (ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS) General Data Name: Job title: Institution: Country: Email: Telephone: Fax number: Flight Schedule Arrival : / Flight number: Airline: Time: D / M Departure: / Flight number: Airline: Time: D / M Accommodation: (Hotel) Social Activity: Please indicate if you will be attending the Welcome Dinner on November 14, 2016. Yes No Please indicate if you have any special requirement: Kindly send this form to: Valerie Palm vpalm@superbancos.gob.pa cc to Karina De Leon kdeleon@superbancos.gob.pa 5