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Should employment contracts be amended before enrolling employees in the new alternative EOSB savings scheme?
The new alternative End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) savings scheme is a significant shift from the current system of simply accumulating the EOSB liability until employees separate from the company – by way of resignation, termination, or death. Apart from the accumulated EOSB provision, the cost to the company will now be a known percentage of payroll, […]
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Pensions Monitor: “UAE companies should start documenting their Pension Strategy now.”
In recent weeks, Pensions Monitor has been engaging with companies to assess their understanding and readiness for the new End-of-Service Savings scheme. While most companies are aware of the scheme, many feel that there is little urgency as the scheme is still optional. Moreover, there are no investment options available yet. However, this voluntary phase […]
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EOSB contributions to funds: Are they deductible for Corporate Tax?
Many companies have been enquiring about the new alternative End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme that was announced last year. Given that enrolment is entirely optional at present, companies are weighing the pros and cons of transitioning to the new scheme. We discussed in a previous article some key considerations for HR managers when transitioning to […]
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Benefitster: ‘The’ technology solution for End-of-Service Savings in the UAE?
In our previous articles we featured some startups that have appeared on the scene, including FinFlx, Aurem and Equevu. All of them offer some sort of investment product, linked to End-of-Service Benefits that is managed through an ‘in-house’ technology solution. Now it turns out that one more new provider has emerged – namely “Benefitster” (full […]
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HAYAH Insurance to become the third approved provider for the End-of-Service Savings scheme in UAE?
It is now nearing a year since the introduction of the new alternative End-of-Service Savings (EoSS) scheme by MOHRE and SCA. So far, there are only two approved providers for the scheme and even so, as of date (August 2024), there are no active products in the market. Reason: The two approved providers are pure […]
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Do companies need independent advice on End-of-Service Savings products in UAE?
The new End-of-Service Savings (EoSS) scheme or the corporate pensions industry in the UAE as we like to call it, is slowly taking shape. As announced previously, the first providers have received their licenses from SCA (Securities and Commodities Authority) and MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation). Daman Investments, Lunate, and Hayah Insurance are certain […]
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The new End-of-Service Savings scheme to become compulsory in 2025? Key considerations for HRs
There is a growing buzz around the new End-of-Service Savings (EoSS) scheme, which was introduced last November by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). To recap: The current “End-of-Service Gratuity Benefit” system is being revamped. Instead of a lumpsum cash payment at the end of employment, […]
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FinFlx Product Review Q3 2024
“Guaranteed return of 4-5% on a free-of-cost savings account in the UAE where you do not have to maintain any minimum balance and the full amount can be withdrawn at any time with no hidden charges whatsoever.” Sounds too good to be true and interestingly, it’s not provided by a bank. This flexible savings account […]
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Are ‘guaranteed funds’ really guaranteed?
One key feature of the new End-of-Service Savings scheme (aka, Cabinet Resolution 96) is that each provider must offer a “capital guarantee” option. Everyone likes a no-risk investment opportunity of course – but let’s examine a bit more closely what these funds are, how they work, the alternatives and their drawbacks. Government debt-based funds The […]
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Second battering for the life insurance market in the UAE?
People buy life insurance mainly for two reasons: Protection in the case of death or disability (obviously) and for investment purposes. Hence the life insurance industry has designed products (policies) in response to these needs. Some policies provide protection only (e.g., term insurance) and at the other end of the spectrum there are pure investment […]