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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]