EOSB Fund Performance | GO SAVER | 31 JUL 2025 After reviewing the performance of DEWS for July, let’s now turn to GO SAVER, the other official End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Plan available in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operated by Sukoon Insurance. 👉 Click here to download the dashboard. Generali Capital Protected Fund This […]
EOSB Fund Performance | DEWS | 31 JUL 2025 After a solid first half of the year, July brought little excitement for DEWS fund performance. Returns for the month were modest across the board, with most funds holding their ground or delivering small gains. Notably, the default fund, a balanced option selected by the majority […]
Last year, we wrote about Aurem as one of three early-stage startups vying for a place in the UAE’s workplace savings market. Today, Aurem has become the first digital platform for End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) savings to have successfully integrated with MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation). Who is Aurem, and why is this integration […]
EOSB Fund Performance | GO SAVER | 30 JUN 2025 Following our recent post on DEWS’ mid-year results, it’s now time to take stock of fund performance under the GO SAVER Plan, the other official DIFC End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Plan, operated by Sukoon Insurance. 👉 Click here to download the dashboard. Note: Please be reminded […]
As we approach the second anniversary of Cabinet Resolution 96/2023 that introduced the alternative End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme, a question looms for companies that already offer some form of private pension or savings plans: Is it possible to get an exemption from this national scheme once it becomes compulsory? To be clear: As of […]
EOSB Fund Performance | DEWS | 30 JUN 2025 As we do every month, it’s time to review the performance of the DEWS funds. June marks the halfway point of the financial year, so it’s interesting to see how plan members’ savings have fared so far: Did members gain or lose value? 👉 Click here to […]
With the UAE’s new End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme now in motion, employers have a timely opportunity to rethink their employee benefits strategy. At its core, the scheme replaces the traditional gratuity model with a regulated, investment-based approach. These licensed EOSB investment funds are designed to ensure that employee savings are not only protected but […]
On 20 June, Umami Comms DMCC (Umami Comms), a creative communications agency based in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), hosted a financial wellbeing session for its employees. With rising living costs becoming a top-of-mind concern for many UAE residents, Umami Comms’ initiative was indeed timely and thoughtful, to guide employees and give them ways to […]
Yes, you have read that right. Pensions Monitor has just completed a year! It was exactly one year ago since we published our first article on the new UAE End of Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme. In the 12 months since, we’ve worked hard to bring you the latest developments, market insights, and expert commentary […]
The DEWS Annual Report 2024 is now out, and it’s packed with information. DEWS has seen a steady growth in Assets under Management (AuM), driven by more employers, more employees, accumulated contributions over time and steady investment gains. Total AuM reached USD 789mn by the end of 2024, and is estimated at USD 889mn as […]