The DEWS Annual Report 2024 is now out, and it’s packed with information. DEWS has seen a steady growth in Assets under Management (AuM), driven by more employers, more employees, accumulated contributions over time and steady investment gains. Total AuM reached USD 789mn by the end of 2024, and is estimated at USD 889mn as […]
EOSB Fund Performance | GO SAVER | 31 MAY 2025 GO SAVER as well, has generally had a good month in May as did DIFC’s other workplace savings plan DEWS. 👉 Click here to download the dashboard. For background, GO SAVER currently offers 14 funds, one of which – the Generali Capital Protected Fund – has […]
EOSB Fund Performance | DEWS | 31 MAY 2025 May was a strong month for DEWS fund performance. All funds, with one exception, are now showing positive year-to-date (YTD) returns. 👉 Click here to download the dashboard. The exception is the HSBC Islamic Global Equity Index Fund, which, despite a strong recovery in May, remains down […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]