In his new role, Mr Canton will be focusing on assisting clients with the ongoing implementation and management of their automatic exchange of information and wider disclosure programmes.
Wendy Martin, EY Partner and Channel Islands Head of Tax, said; “Giovanni is a fantastic addition to the Channel Islands tax team and will further strengthen our local tax transparency and disclosure capabilities. Now is a crucial time for financial institutions, with the imminent Tax Authorities’ audits likely to begin in the coming months. Having Giovanni’s international expertise on the team will ensure we are ready to assist local businesses with their ongoing reporting and disclosure obligations.”