Post-Brexit staff travel and working arrangements are being reviewed by almost two-thirds of financial companies, according to EY, which said firms should complete immigration plans for all potential outcomes. It also said the firms needed to prepare for a no-deal departure. The firm said only 8% of financial firms responding to its survey expected Brexit on 31 October, with 3% forecasting a deal and 8% a no-deal exit. EY said: “Businesses need to plan ahead in order to ensure they can continue operating as normal during this period – including planning their staff’s travel, work schedules and other arrangements.
Post-Brexit staff travel and working arrangements are being reviewed by almost two-thirds of financial companies, according to EY, which said firms should complete immigration plans for all potential outcomes. It also said the firms needed to prepare for a no-deal departure. The firm said only 8% of financial firms responding to its survey expected Brexit on 31 October, with 3% forecasting a deal and 8% a no-deal exit. Among the 163 firms surveyed, 45% said a new deal would improve cross-border access and 12% said there would be no special access to the markets of member states after Brexit.