Yes, you have read that right. Pensions Monitor has just completed a year! It was exactly one year ago since we published our first article on the new UAE End of Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme. In the 12 months since, we’ve worked hard to bring you the latest developments, market insights, and expert commentary […]
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 […]
Last year, we wrote about End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Contributions paid to funds being an allowable expense for Corporate Tax (CT) purposes, subject to certain conditions. To recap: On the basis of Article 28 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (CT Law) that sets out the general rules for allowing deductions from profits for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Protected: Umami Comms DMCC hosts Financial Wellbeing session for employees – spotlight on EOSB
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Happy Birthday, Pensions Monitor! Our learnings and plans ahead
Yes, you have read that right. Pensions Monitor has just completed a year! It was exactly one year ago since we published our first article on the new UAE End of Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme. In the 12 months since, we’ve worked hard to bring you the latest developments, market insights, and expert commentary […]
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DEWS expected to cross USD 1bn in AuM in 2025, based on PM estimates
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 […]
Read More
EOSB Fund Performance | GO SAVER | 31 MAY 2025
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 […]
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EOSB Contributions and Corporate Tax: Are companies claiming the deduction, and how?
Last year, we wrote about End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Contributions paid to funds being an allowable expense for Corporate Tax (CT) purposes, subject to certain conditions. To recap: On the basis of Article 28 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (CT Law) that sets out the general rules for allowing deductions from profits for […]
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EOSB Fund Performance | DEWS | 31 MAY 2025
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 […]
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Internal announcements: SCA “FinFluencer” registration and new Board appointments
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 […]
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20% of UAE’s GDP to be had: The USD 100bn opportunity Savings Schemes can’t ignore
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 […]
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COMING SOON: In-depth briefing and tutorial on the UAE EOSB Savings Scheme
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 […]
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EOSB Fund Performance | GO SAVER | 30 APR 2025
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 […]