Optimum Direct Solutions UAE

20/03/2026

Optimum is here to assist South African expats in the UAE, with offshore risk protection, offshore investments, UAE Will drafting and tax planning.

Send us a DM to get started. We’re here to help.
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26/02/2026

It can be difficult to find someone who gets where you come from. Particularly when it comes to finances and understanding what goes on back home versus what can be done from abroad.

As a South African team in the UAE, we understand where you are coming from. In all terms.

Send us a DM to book a free consult to discuss all things financial under the sun.

26/12/2025

Watching a Ferris Wheel in Cape Town or Bluewaters Island? Either way, we wish you a superb festive season, a well deserved break and a super end to your 2025!

31/10/2025

👻 Investing shouldn’t be scary, especially when you’ve got the right people in your corner.

We know what holds most people back:
➡️ Not knowing where to start
➡️ Worrying about who to trust
➡️ Thinking they need a fortune to begin

But here’s the truth, with the right guidance, investing offshore is one of the smartest things you can do for your future.

It gives you access to global markets, stronger currencies, and long-term financial security, all while keeping your money working for you.

Don’t let fear stop you from building wealth.

DM us to set up a consultation with our team to see what offshore investment solution best suits you.

29/10/2025

Most expats don’t realise this until it’s too late.

If you live in the UAE and have assets here, even something as simple as a car or bank account, those can be frozen for months if you don’t have a registered local will.

Send us a DM and we’ll guide you through how to get your UAE will in place, quickly, easily, and with complete peace of mind.

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐈𝐆 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 2025 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫!

This accolade follows a special gala at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, where we were honoured not only with the top DFM award, but also with the 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 and 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

We’re especially proud because this latest win builds on our success from last year — in 2024, Optimum received a Performance Award in the Equity General – South African Equity category at the Citywire DFM Awards.

These recognitions affirm our persistent focus on delivering strong performance, exceptional service, and innovative solutions for our investors and advisers.

A heartfelt thank you to Citywire, our OIG talented team, our partners, and our clients for your trust and collaboration.

Congratulations to all the other winners - it’s encouraging to see excellence across the industry.

We look forward to continuing to raise the bar in South Africa’s investment landscape.

🔗 Full announcement: https://citywire.com/za/news/optimum-investment-group-awarded-citywire-sa-s-dfm-of-the-year/a2476253



📸Photo credit: Jurgen Hansmann for Citywire

18/10/2025

Congratulations to Optimum FSG’s bespoke legacy investment partner, Optimum Investment Group (OIG) on being awarded Citywire South Africa’s 2025 Overall Discretionary Fund Manager of the Year!

A remarkable achievement that reflects their commitment to excellence, innovation, and trusted partnerships. 🙌 🇿🇦

13/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last week in and to celebrate the launch of the 52nd global Chapter.

Both events brought us new connections and ignited important conversations for South Africans living abroad in the UAE.

A special thank you to our speakers and attendees, each gathering truly reflected the strength of our global network.

We’re excited to keep the momentum going and continue building lasting relationships with South Africans across the UAE. 🇿🇦

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13/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last week in and to celebrate the launch of the 52nd global Maties Alumni Chapter.

Both events brought us new connections and ignited important conversations for South Africans living abroad in the UAE.

A special thank you to our speakers and attendees, each gathering truly reflected the strength of our global network.

We’re excited to keep the momentum going and continue building lasting relationships with South Africans across the UAE. 🇿🇦

06/10/2025

We are thrilled to be connecting with Stellenbosch Maties alumni in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this week.

On the 8th and 9th of October, we’ll be:
🇿🇦Connecting with fellow Maties and South Africans living in the UAE
✅ Meeting and establishing new friendships and professional networks
🎤Hearing short, inspiring inputs from our guest speakers
🌍 Celebrating the power of our global community

Looking forward to meeting you all!

01/10/2025

If the thought of getting this process started overwhelms you, we get it.

What a lot of people don’t know is how simple the process actually is, and the anxiety or worry you face when thinking “where do I start?” is better spent at a .

Get in touch with us via DM, and let’s assess where you are with SARS and what steps you need to make to protect your income earned outside of SA.

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