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 […]
Is your company thinking of shifting from traditional End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) gratuity to a structured savings scheme? If you’re unsure, you’re not alone. For those who are new to the topic The UAE EOSB Savings Scheme was introduced by Cabinet Resolution 96 of 2023. To date, there are four approved fund managers with more expected […]
Since its issuance in late 2023, Cabinet Resolution 96 of 2023 has clearly enabled companies in mainland UAE to offer the End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme – let’s call it the UAE EOSB Savings Scheme – as a replacement to the traditional EOSB Gratuity. But what about the freezones? There are said to be at […]
On 8 May, a select group of HR leaders from major organizations across the UAE convened for an intimate workshop to discuss advancements in End of Service Benefits (EOSB). Hosted by international law firm Stephenson Harwood and global talent solutions firm Robert Walters, the event took place at the vibrant One Life Kitchen and Café […]
With the introduction of UAE’s End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme under Cabinet Resolution 96 of 2023, employees across the UAE now have access to a powerful financial tool: Additional Voluntary Contributions (or AVCs, in short). But what exactly are AVCs? How do they work? And why should HR support employees to take full advantage? Let’s […]
DEWS (Dubai Employee Workplace Savings), the first official End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), has now been operational for over five years. During this time, employers in the DIFC have been making regular contributions on behalf of their employees into investment funds, chosen by employees. Last week, we at […]
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 […]
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 […]