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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s been a lot of talk about End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the past year. For expatriates in the UAE—who make up about 90% of the workforce—EOSB is one of the most important employee benefits. This lump sum payment is provided at the end of each employment, whether through resignation […]
Apart from the two DIFC workplace savings plans (DEWS, GO SAVER) and the newly introduced End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme under Cabinet Resolution 96/2023 – let’s call these the “official schemes” – there are a number of other savings schemes on the market that are “voluntary”. Today, we shine a light on these other “voluntary” […]
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 […]
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 […]
This article has been guest-authored by Ruan van Rensburg, consulting actuary and founder of Lux Actuaries and Consultants. The UAE’s introduction of the voluntary End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme presents companies with crucial decisions regarding their end-of-service benefits. Last week’s article commented on the implications of the new scheme for Employees. This article lays out […]
This article has been guest-authored by Ruan van Rensburg, consulting actuary and founder of Lux Actuaries. The UAE’s introduction of the voluntary End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme presents companies with crucial decisions regarding their end-of-service benefits. This article has been drafted as the first of a series that touches on the key issues that need […]
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