Muzinich & Co., the privately owned global corporate credit specialist, opened an office earlier this week in ADGM: the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, marking the next step in its investment journey in the Middle East.
The move reaffirms the firm’s confidence in ADGM as a regional financial centre irrespective of the ongoing war.
The office will be led by Filomena Cocco, Managing Director, Global Business Development.
Cocco reiterated her vision and positive impression of the “vision and entrepreneurial spirit of investors in the region. There is a strong willingness to think ahead and back innovation – particularly in areas such as AI – where vision and long-term ambition are key.”
Building a GCC Presence
Muzinich has been active in the region for several years, building relationships across the GCC.
The ADGM office formalises this presence and reflects its established approach of working alongside local partners and developing its network within a region’s financial ecosystem.
Justin Muzinich, CEO, Muzinich & Co. added: “Our presence in the ADGM reflects our belief in the region’s long-term future. As a privately-owned firm, we are committed to building lasting partnerships and see a natural alignment with the UAE’s vision for growth. We are proud to be part of the ADGM’s continued development and the broader evolution of the region.”
Unchanged Perception
The timing reaffirms the specialist’s confidence in ADGM.
Muzinich & Co told Finance Middle East that “we have a number of relationships in the region, and believe in it long term, so we are looking through the short term noise. We admire the financial ecosystem that has been built in ADGM and the many initiatives that have been undertaken by local institutions. We wanted to signal that our perception of ADGM has not changed. “
Justin Muzinich, CEO, Muzinich & Co., added: “Our presence in the ADGM reflects our belief in the region’s long-term future. As a privately-owned firm, we are committed to building lasting partnerships and see a natural alignment with the UAE’s vision for growth. We are proud to be part of the ADGM’s continued development and the broader evolution of the region.”
Based in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs, the new office positions Muzinich to support investors increasing allocations to fixed income and private credit.
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