
Geopolitical risk and global pensions: the US-Israel-Iran conflict
When hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran escalated in late February, the fallout for pension funds landed much closer to home than the Strait of Hormuz.

When hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran escalated in late February, the fallout for pension funds landed much closer to home than the Strait of Hormuz.

Evaluate the financial transitions inherent under Cabinet Resolution 96 of 2023. Our original research demonstrates how migrating from the traditional EOSGB to the new EoSS framework delivers compounding, immediate payroll advantages.

Corporate risk management hinges on stabilizing inherently unpredictable gratuity payouts. Explore how transitioning away from chaotic EOSGB triggers secures liquidity across UAE enterprises during complex economic environments.

When transitioning to the UAE’s End of Service Savings scheme, corporate boards must evaluate fiduciary duty. Learn how compounding investment returns offer superior financial outcomes for employees over the traditional gratuity model.

The UAE's strategic shift toward the Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme changes corporate payroll dynamics. Analyze the critical trade-offs between traditional defined benefit gratuity and modern investment-based frameworks.

Choosing the optimal mix of rewards is critical for retaining top talent. Learn how Share-Based Payment arrangements—such as LTIPs and ESOPs—provide strategic advantages over traditional cash bonuses when structured correctly.

Concentrated portfolios expose African pension schemes to aggressive inflation. Uncover how strategic investments in robust infrastructure provide necessary portfolio diversification and a secure method for matching long-term systemic liabilities.

Long-term liability management requires sophisticated scenario testing. Learn the crucial role of actuarial financial planning in defining stability frameworks for both life insurance portfolios and complex employee benefit schemes.

National welfare hinges on sustainable social security infrastructure. Discover how the specialized government advisory team at Lux uses complex demographic and economic projections to guarantee equitable and financially viable pension systems.

With the introduction of the new UAE Voluntary End of Service Gratuity Scheme, a massive defined contribution market has opened on the mainland. Learn how insurers can position themselves within this $100 billion capital market.

With the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax and recent Labor Law updates, actuaries are no longer exclusively for insurance giants. Discover why actuarial valuation of End-of-Service Gratuity is now critical for mainland and free-zone companies.

As Saudi Arabia shifts toward world-class financial reporting, mastering actuarial valuations is essential. Discover how estimating long-term End-of-Service Benefits impacts corporate balance sheets across Riyadh, Jeddah, and NEOM.