Pensions Monitor is pleased to announce that Nisha Braganza, Editor-in-Chief of Pensions Monitor, has been officially registered as a financial influencer (“FinFluencer”) under the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority’s (SCA) Board of Directors Resolution No. 10 of 2025, which came into effect on 28 May 2025. The new regulation requires that UAE-resident individuals, who share […]
As promised, today we release the first edition of the fund performance dashboard for GO SAVER — the second official End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) savings plan in the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center) that was launched in January this year. We have already extensively written about the first plan – DEWS which was launched 5 years […]
Global markets during April 2025 Global equities On 2 April 2025, United States President Donald Trump held a White House Rose Garden ceremony where he announced what he called a “reciprocal tariff” strategy. Subsequently, the worldwide stock markets took fright in dramatic fashion: For example, the Nikkei index shed almost 10%, as did the FTSE […]
On 17 April, HAYAH Insurance (HAYAH) brought together over 50 companies for another “Jalsa by HAYAH” — its signature gathering — that wasn’t just about End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB). This time, the focus was on the UAE’s growing retirement savings gap and the role employers can play in reducing it, with a smart solution like Your […]
Stephenson Harwood and Pensions Monitor, in partnership with DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), recently hosted an informative session for its members to build awareness around the UAE’s new End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme. Held on April 10 at the DMCC Uptown Dubai Business Centre, the session provided valuable practical guidance for employers on transitioning from […]
Pensions Monitor rolls out monthly dashboards As of today, the UAE’s official End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme includes 11 approved funds and within the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), DEWS offers 11 investment options, and GO SAVER adds another 16. With a growing list of options—and more providers expected—we thought it was time for a […]
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 […]
Assessing the outlook for the UAE’s End-of-Service Benefits In an exclusive interview with Pensions Monitor last week, it is clear that market sentiment is buoyant and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is positive that the End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) market segment will see a further increase in activity in 2025. EOSB local fund managers continue […]
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has entered into a strategic partnership with PraxisIFM Trust Limited (Praxis), an established provider of pension solutions, and fintech company Equevu Ltd (Equevu), to introduce the Middle East Workplace Savings Scheme (MEWSS) to its business community. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), reportedly signed last week, aims to encourage the […]
Over a year since its introduction, the new End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme has officially enrolled its first clients. Among the early adopters is BSA LAW (BSA), a prominent advocacy and legal consultancy firm in the UAE, which has announced its participation in the scheme by partnering with Daman Investments to manage its employees’ savings fund. […]