Tag: Ernst & Young
UK FATCA should not result in ‘capital flight’ from the Channel Islands
Addressing a 100-strong audience at the Pomme d’Or Hotel, Mark Lee and Chris Oates of Ernst & Young said that they were confident that the Channel Islands would not lose out to “more exotic locations” as a result of the recent signing of disclosure facilities with the UK Government. Explaining that the trend is in [...]
Diwali, the festival of lights was celebrated in Jersey in style
Lights, dancing, singing and great food was enjoyed by over 300 people at the Diwali celebrations held at the Hotel de France on Saturday. PEOPLE of all faiths and beliefs were invited to take part in celebrations for the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Sikh festival of Diwali in Jersey on Saturday (17 November). Diwali is [...]
Chief Information Officers (CIOs) risk being sidelined if they fail to change C-suite approach
As the business world evolves, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) can, and must, refresh the outdated perspectives that other executives still hold about their role in order to succeed, according to Ernst & Young’s DNA of the CIO report released today. The report, based on a survey of over 300 senior IT professionals globally, also draws [...]
Real Estate Private Equity Funds are under pressure, and the Channel Islands could benefit
Real estate private equity fund managers around the world continue to face major challenges stemming largely from ongoing illiquidity within the capital markets. This has left few able to secure bank financing and stifled deal flow, according to Global Market Outlook: Trends in real estate private equity, a new report by Ernst & Young. The [...]
Ernst & Young’s latest graduates rise to the challenge
The latest intake of graduates embarking on a career with Ernst & Young swapped their suits and spreadsheets for paints and overalls last Wednesday 10th October at Samares School. The challenge undertaken was to paint various areas of the school, including the ‘toning down’ of the Deputy Head’s fuschia pink office, re-locating an entire library [...]
Ernst & Young’s latest promotions further strengthens their management team across the Channel Islands
68 people at Ernst & Young have recently been promoted or progressed to the next stage of their careers. Included in the promotions are three to Senior Manager Milena Mitova in Assurance and Anthony Chandlen and Mandy Connolly in Tax, and three to Manager James Brown in Assurance and Moira Ashby and Kelvin Whelan in [...]
The Ernst & Young entrepreneurial spirit provides education to African children
A summer of fund-raising by Ernst & Young staff has raised in excess of £10,000 for Hope for Kids International, a charity providing care to orphans and vulnerable children, their families and communities around the world. Five teams from the Jersey office competed against each other to raise the most money for the charity, with [...]
Ernst & Young awarded highest level Eco-Active Business status
Ernst & Young has achieved Eco-Active Business Leader status, the highest level achievable. Following a rigorous review by third party independent assessors Ernst & Young have been recognised at level 3 of the Eco-Active Business accreditation. The process to reach the status of Eco-Active Business includes successfully developing a detailed environmental management system that addresses [...]
Despite a volatile Eurozone marketplace, Jersey’s funds industry remains resilient
There will be a delayed impact of the current Eurozone turmoil on the financial services industry, but Jersey’s funds industry will continue to grow. The Ernst & Young Eurozone financial services forecast (EEFS) highlights the delayed impact of the current Eurozone turmoil on financial services and the role they will play in the economy during [...]
Ernst & Young sets a new charity cycle challenge
TEAMS from Jersey and Guernsey are going head to head in a 600-mile cycling race from St Malo to Nice, and a competition to raise money for charity. A team of four from Ernst & Young’s Jersey office is taking on a quartet from their Guernsey office in a test, not only of their physical [...]
