INFORMATION NOTE - Meetings of the OECD International Network on Financial Education (INFE) The FSCA-OECD 2019 International Conference on ...

Meetings of the OECD
International Network on
Financial Education (INFE)
and
The FSCA-OECD 2019
International Conference on
Financial Education

INFORMATION
NOTE

21-24 May 2019
Cape Town, South Africa

Schedule

 The FSCA-OECD 2019 International Conference on Financial Education will be held back-to-back with
 the meetings of the OECD/INFE working groups, Advisory Board and Technical Committee. The
 information contained in this note covers all events. Information specific to OECD/INFE meetings will
 be sent separately to those concerned.

  Date and Time              Event                                                                   Participants
                             Meeting of the OECD/INFE Working Group on Standards
           09h00-11h00
                             Evaluation and Implementation
                             Meeting of the OECD/INFE Working Group on Digital Financial             OECD/INFE
           11h15-12h45
                             Literacy                                                                working
                             Working lunch: OECD/INFE Working Group on the Implications of           group
           13h00-14h30                                                                               members
   21                        Ageing Populations and the Needs of Older Consumers
   May                       Meeting of the OECD/INFE Working Group in Financial Education
           14h45-16h15
                             in the Workplace
                                                                                                     OECD/INFE
           16h30-18h30       Meeting of the OECD/INFE Advisory Board meeting
                                                                                                     Advisory
                                                                                                     Board
           19h00             OECD/INFE Advisory Board working dinner hosted by the OECD
                                                                                                     members

           09h30-17h00       11th meeting of the OECD/INFE Technical Committee                       OECD/INFE
   22
                                                                                                     full
   May
           18h30-21h00       Cocktail hosted by FSCA (On19 restaurant, The Westin Cape Town)         members*

           09h00-17h00       FSCA-OECD 2019 International Conference on Financial Education
   23
   May     17h00-19h00       Cocktail hosted by FSCA (Old Harbour Lobby, The Westin)

                                                                                                     All delegates
           09h00-13h00       FSCA-OECD 2019 International Conference on Financial Education
   24
   May
           14h00-18h00       Visit to Groot Constantia wine estate

* OECD/INFE full associate members, Research Committee members and invited observers may attend the Technical Committee
meeting after the closed session.

 Registration

 Registration is by invitation only and is complimentary, but all participants are responsible for their
 own travel-related expenses. Please contact SecretariatINFE@oecd.org to obtain the link for the
 online registration form.

 Documents and Website

 All documentation relating to the conference will be available on the conference app, downloadable
 at http://www.fsca.co.za/playstore from 1 May 2019, and at
 http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/future-fin-edu-2019.htm
 OECD/INFE Technical Committee, Advisory Board and working group meeting documents will be
 made available on the member-only community as they become available. OECD/INFE full members
 are reminded to set up email alerts: https://community.oecd.org/community/infe/full-members.

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Venue

The Westin Cape Town
Address: Convention Square, Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Accommodation

Accommodation must be reserved and paid for directly by participants.
Negotiated rates for OECD/INFE delegates and conference participants are available at the hotels
listed below (you are free to choose any other hotel). To benefit from these rates, please book your
room via the online booking link:
https://client.conf-manage.com/oecd-infe-2019/accommodation.

     The Westin Hotel Cape Town (venue) – ZAR 3,000 (single), ZAR 3,350 (double)

     Southern Sun The Cullinan – ZAR 1,995 (single), ZAR 2,295 (double)

     Southern Sun Waterfront – ZAR 1,850 (single), ZAR 2,150 (double)

     SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl - ZAR 1,495 (single or double)

All rates include breakfast, VAT and tourism levy. Full payment must be made at the time of booking.
Cancellation policies are listed on the booking form.

Travel Documentation

Please check the visa requirements for your nationality to enter South Africa and indicate when
registering if you require a personalised invitation letter to support your visa application.
Please ensure that you have valid international travel insurance and that coverage will be available in
South Africa for the duration of your stay. The organisers accept no responsibility for any
consequences of failure to comply with the necessary health, passport and visa requirements.

Meals and Refreshments

Lunch and coffee for OECD/INFE meeting participants on 21-22 May, and for all delegates on both
days of the Conference, will be provided during breaks.

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Social Events

Please indicate which social events you will attend, and any dietary requirements, when registering.
     Wednesday 22 May, 18h30 – 21h00
      Cocktail function for OECD/INFE Technical Committee meeting participants
      ON19 Restaurant, The Westin Cape Town
     Thursday 23 May, 17h00 – 19h00
      Cocktail function for all conference participants
      Old Harbour Lobby, The Westin Cape Town
     Friday 24 May, 14h00 – 18h00
      Visit to Groot Constantia wine estate

Language

The conference and OECD/INFE meetings will be conducted in English.

Recommended Dress

The recommended dress for the conference and social events is business casual.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi will be available during all meetings and the conference.

Cape Town

At the foot of the vast continent of Africa is Cape Town, South Africa’s mother city. Cape Town is set
in a dramatic landscape of exquisite natural beauty, nestled between the majestic Table Mountain
and the sea, and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Cape Town has so much to offer as a destination. It is blessed to have South Africa’s top 6 tourist
attractions within a one-hour’ drive of the city centre: the breath-taking Table Mountain – easily
accessed on the cable car; the emotional and inspiring trip out to Robben Island; the Waterfront with
its vibrant retail and entertainment areas; and a lazy day sampling world-class food and wine in the
beautiful wine lands. The drive along the Peninsula to Cape Point has few international rivals and
boasts some of the Cape’s best seaside restaurants. Last but not least, is Kirstenbosch Botanical
Gardens on the slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch is a wonderful showcase of the unique
diversity of South Africa’s flora, especially the world-renowned fynbos of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

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Getting to Cape Town

All airlines that operate in South Africa fly to Cape Town International Airport, with 24 airlines
operating to and from nearly 100 destinations.

Airport Transfers
The trip from the airport to the city takes around 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
To pre-book an airport transfer at one of the special rates below (only to/from the Westin or hotels
in the CBD), please email Marlyn Adriaanse at Kingdom Tours & Transfers, stating the service you
would like, the code OECDINFE19 and your flight details:

    Email: info@kingdomtt.co.za
    Subject: OECDINFE19 | Airport transfer
    Contact number: +27 21 705 6177

       Special Conference Airport Transfer: R350.00 per person (per journey).
        Please note that delegates arriving on the same flights or flights arriving at the same time will
        be grouped together. However, the waiting time at the Airport will not exceed 30mins.
       Standard Conference Airport Transfer: R380.00 per person (per journey).
        Please note that delegates arriving on the same flights or flights arriving at the same time will
        be grouped together. However the waiting time at the Airport will not exceed 30mins.
       Private Airport Transfer: R470.00 per person (per way)
        This option is for delegates who do not wish to wait or travel with other delegates.

If you prefer to make your own arrangements, Cape Town International Airport is served by bus, taxi
and Uber. Many international rental car companies are also present.

Taxi
Transport to and from the airport is provided by metered and authorised taxis, which can be found
outside Arrivals (ground level). Estimated taxi fare: ZAR 300 (one way).

MyCiTi Bus
The MyCiTi Bus is the official bus service from and to Cape Town International Airport. The MyCiTi
Bus airport station is right on the doorstep of the main Cape Town International Airport terminal with
level access directly into the arrivals and departures hall for both domestic and international flights.
Important information regarding tickets for the MyCiTi:
   Each passenger needs their own My Connect card loaded with value to travel, which can be
   bought for ZAR 35 from MyCiTi station kiosks and participating retailers. Your card comes
   with a PIN, which you will need whenever you load value onto the card. One-off users can get
   a single-trip card from kiosks and vending machines at selected stations for ZAR 30, or
   ZAR 100 including Cape Town International Airport. Single-trip cards are non-refundable.

Rental Cars
Car rentals are located in front of the central terminal building in the Transport Plaza, which can be
accessed via the two pedestrian subways on either side of the terminal building. Advance booking is
advised.

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Getting around Cape Town

Cape Town CBD is spread across a concentrated area and everything is readily accessible, including a
range of hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars and shops, all within easy walking distance or a short taxi or
shuttle ride of the venue. Those wishing to travel further afield should consider pre-booked tours,
shuttles or the option of renting a car.

Useful Information

CLIMATE: In Cape Town in May the average temperature is 16°C (61°F). The days in May are cool and
often overcast. The average high temperature reaches 21°C (70°F) with the warmest time of day
being just after midday.

CURRENCY, PAYMENTS, AND BANKING: The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand (ZAR). Major
credit cards are widely accepted in the country for trade transactions as well as local currency cash
withdrawal at the ATM machines. Foreign currency can be exchanged at most commercial banks and
Bureaux de Change are widely available.
View the latest exchange rates: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY: The electricity supply is 220-240 volts, 50 Hz. The connection for appliances is a
round three-pin plug. The wall plugs are not comparable with Europe, the USA or the East; special
adapters are available in most airport duty free shops.

LANGUAGE: South Africa has 11 official languages but English is spoken throughout the country.

TIME ZONE: GMT +2 hours

TIPPING: It is customary to tip waiters, wine stewards, taxi drivers, porters, caddies, and other service
providers. Depending on the service, the amount should be around 10%-15% of the bill.

TAX: Currently set at 15%, VAT (value added tax) is included in the marked/quoted price of most
goods and services. Foreign visitors may claim back VAT paid on items to be taken out of the country
when the total value exceeds ZAR 250.00. Information leaflets on the procedure to follow are
available from VAT Refund Administrator offices at the international airports in Johannesburg, Cape
Town, and Durban, and at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

TOURIST INFORMATION: For tourist information, sightseeing, and attractions, please visit:
http://goto.capetown/visitor_info.

VACCINATIONS/INOCULATIONS: A yellow fever vaccination certificate, dated at least ten days prior
to arrival, is required for visitors entering South Africa within six days of leaving (or travelling
through) a yellow fever zone. You cannot get an inoculation upon arrival. More information can be
found on the website of the Western Cape Provincial Government here.
Malaria is endemic in some parts of Mpumalanga, Northern Province, and northern KwaZulu-Natal
and it is essential to take precautions if you intend to visit these areas. The bilharzia parasite is
present in streams, rivers, lakes and dams in some of the northern and eastern parts of the country,
and visitors should avoid contact with the water in these regions. There is no immunisation against
bilharzia. The closest malaria and bilharzia regions are approximately 1,600 kilometres from Cape
Town. Please consult your local doctor / travel clinic for further advice.

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WATER IN CAPE TOWN: Tap water is safe to drink.
While it is true that Cape Town has experienced a severe drought and the resulting water shortages
significantly raised everyone’s awareness of their water usage habits, the combination of good winter
rains and Capetonians pulling together to reduce water consumption has resulted in the relaxation of
water usage restrictions.
Visitors to Cape Town will notice the water-saving spirit everywhere they go, and are encouraged to
do their part, but rest assured that daily life as a resident or tourist in Cape Town is not negatively
impacted.

Further Enquiries

Registration and OECD/INFE meetings                    Conference content and Logistics

Ms Jennah Huxley, OECD                                 Ms Tamrynne Peyper, FSCA
Email: SecretariatINFE@oecd.org                        Email: tamrynne.peyper@fsca.co.za

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