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New Northern Emirates health insurance regulations took effect on January 1, 2025, extending coverage to private sector workers in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras... Read More
China’s nationwide private pension scheme was fully implemented starting December 15, 2024, after a two-year trial run in 36 major cities. This program is a... Read More
The 2025 Global Health Review published by Alliant’s Global Practice, with the support of the Asinta Partnership, gives multinational employers insights and strategies to address... Read More
Financial wellness in Australia is a hot topic since only 30% of Australians have enough superannuation to retire comfortably. So, if you have clients with... Read More
As of December 22, 2024, Argentina ended its foreign currency tax (Impuesto Pias), which removes a 25 percent charge on all Argentinian products and services... Read More
South Africa’s Information Regulator recently circulated draft regulations on processing health and sex life data under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The draft... Read More
Brazil’s new communication rules for health plans went into effect on December 1, 2024, and concern notifying beneficiaries who have defaulted on their health plan... Read More
Singapore’s paid family leave policies are set to strengthen support for working parents and promote shared parental responsibility. These changes, announced by Prime Minister Lawrence... Read More
The Cowan Insurance Group’s THINK 2024 conference, held on November 7, 2024, provided valuable insights for multinational employers seeking to manage their global employee benefits... Read More
In the UK, the government plays a direct role in shaping employee benefits through its budget decisions. This is partly because the UK has a... Read More
Japan’s Employee Benefits News for Q3 2024 includes many new requirements for employers that pertain to people with disabilities, unemployment benefits, the expansion of social... Read More
On September 22, 2024, the Swiss electorate overwhelmingly rejected the proposed reform of the occupational pension system (BVG Reform), with 67% voting against it. The... Read More
As part of the country’s goal to achieve universal access to healthcare, India expanded health coverage through a significant amendment to its flagship health insurance... Read More
Sciath is delighted to announce that it is the first Brazilian broker to be ISO 27001 certified. This is a significant milestone for the company... Read More
Norway parental leave was recently extended for employees who opt for a reduced rate of the paid benefit. This change applies to children born after... Read More
The new UK Labour party’s impact on employee benefits, including healthcare, pensions, and employment rights, will likely be significant. However, these changes will take time... Read More
Across the globe, we’re seeing varying degrees of global artificial intelligence legislation and how it’s impacting the human resources function. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act... Read More
On June 1, 2024, a significant change was announced regarding the legal minimum return on supplementary pension plans in Belgium. This update is crucial for... Read More
On February 29, 2024, Canada’s Pharmacare Act was introduced by the government through Bill C-64. This bill is a significant step towards implementing a national... Read More
The Superintendence of Private Insurance (Susep) new regulations for Brazil’s open supplementary pension plans to help avoid a ‘deviation’ of the investment fund resources exclusive... Read More