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UAE maintains C+ rating in 2024 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index: What reforms could potentially boost this rating?
Mercer, the global consulting firm specializing in employee benefits and investment solutions, recently released the 16th edition of the Global Pensions Index Report 2024 (the ‘Report’) in collaboration with the CFA Institute. The Report highlights that many countries are facing challenges related to aging populations, characterized by increasing life expectancies and declining fertility rates leading […]
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MOHRE approves fourth Fund Manager for UAE’s End of Service Benefits Savings Scheme
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has officially approved First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) as a new provider for the alternative End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme based on MOHRE’s website listing sited on 17 October 2024. This approval marks FAB as the fourth approved provider since the scheme’s introduction vide Cabinet Resolution 96/2023 […]
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When will UAE’s End-of-Service Benefit Savings Scheme become compulsory?
Since the introduction of Cabinet Resolution 96 a year ago, there is much debate within the industry on when exactly this new scheme will become compulsory. This change will be significant for the UAE, as it will affect every single company and every single employee – and let’s remind ourselves that there are over 788,000 […]
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SCA approves the first three End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Funds
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has approved the first three End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings funds as per the listing on its website sited on 10 October 2024. This approval marks a pivotal step in the implementation of the EOSB Savings scheme in the United Arab Emirates as per Cabinet Resolution 96/2023 that makes three […]
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MoHRE updates enrolment process: Companies must now contact Fund Managers directly for EOSB Savings Scheme
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has updated the enrollment process for the EOSB Savings scheme, now requiring companies to directly approach approved fund managers instead of MoHRE. This change, communicated through MoHRE’s call center, modifies the previous requirements outlined in Article 4 of Cabinet Resolution 96. This change in process is expected […]
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Smart Pension Limited: Post Scriptum
Following the publication of our previous article on the Financial Performance FY 2023 of Smart Pension Limited (“Smart Pension” or “Company”), Pensions Monitor was contacted by the Company who asked us to provide the readership with additional information on its current performance: The (unaudited) results for H1 2024 have improved significantly: EBITDA (that is: Earnings […]
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National Bonds becomes third approved provider for UAE’s EOSB Savings Scheme
National Bonds Corporation Sole Proprietorship PSC (“National Bonds” or “Company”) has officially been recognized as a provider for the new End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme, according to information cited on the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) website on 2 October 2024. This disclosure follows the earlier approvals of Daman Investments and Lunate in […]
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Smart Pension Limited: Will there ever be light at the end of the tunnel?
The company Smart Pension Limited (“Smart Pension” or “Company”) is perhaps not a household name here in the GCC, however, it does play a very important role behind the scene. Smart Pension is the IT administration system that powers DEWS, the End-of-Service Benefits (“EOSB”) savings scheme in Dubai International Financial Center (“DIFC”). This scheme currently […]
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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 […]