Today’s article is authored by Ruan van Rensburg, CEO of Lux Actuaries Financial Consulting. The AUM model referenced in this article can be obtained from Nisha Braganza, Editor-in-Chief of Pensions Monitor. Please email Nisha at nisha@pensionsmonitor.com to request for the same. Background A recent special report by the European Court of Auditors on Developing Supplementary […]
Lunate, one of the four providers of the mainland End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme, recently announced new service partnerships for its EOSB Platform, Ghaf Benefits. The announcement follows the launch of six new funds by Ghaf Benefits, just a month ago. One of the new partnerships is with BNY (Bank of New York Mellon), the […]
We at Pensions Monitor are thrifty spenders – we avoid getting into debt, and if we do, it’s only for capital purchases such as a house. Humour aside, looking around the UAE, it’s clear to see that consumption is a key driving factor – for the economy as a whole, and for individuals too. Live […]
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank by assets, has officially partnered with FinTech firm Aurem to provide the IT platform for its End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Plan, as per information disclosed on the bank’s website, cited on 20 January 2025. This announcement follows the earlier update from October 2024, which disclosed the […]
By now, many readers will be familiar with the new End-of-Service (EOS) Saving scheme that has been introduced. And of course, we all know how the current EOS Gratuity system works. As more and more HR professionals, company managers, financial services professionals and employees are familiarizing themselves with the new scheme, many will ask: So, […]
Happy New Year! We hope all our readers enjoyed the holiday season. As we kick off 2025, we at Pensions Monitor have taken a moment to gaze into our crystal ball and see what lies ahead for the End of Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings market. Here are our top five predictions for the year: Prediction […]
Dear Ministerial Cabinet Resolution 96, Sorry, we’re a month late for your first birthday which was on 24 October 2024 but we’re here to wish you a very happy belated birthday! May your journey continue with success, growth, and greater achievements in the years ahead. We are taking this opportunity to reflect on your first […]
As the spooky season is upon us, we at Pensions Monitor thought we’d embrace the theme and ask ourselves the question: What are the nightmare scenarios for HR managers regarding the new End-of-Service Benefits Savings scheme? And so, we have outlined a number of “spooky nightmare” scenarios that may keep HR managers awake at night. […]
Following last week’s announcement that First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) received approval from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) as a provider of the End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme, the bank has now published a document on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The FAQ document (available for download below) discloses Deutsche Securities and Services, […]
Mercer, the global consulting firm specializing in employee benefits and investment solutions, recently released the 16th edition of the Global Pensions Index Report 2024 (the ‘Report’) in collaboration with the CFA Institute. The Report highlights that many countries are facing challenges related to aging populations, characterized by increasing life expectancies and declining fertility rates leading […]