Muzinich & Co. has expanded its global presence with the opening of a new office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s international financial center.
This move underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to growing its investment footprint in the Middle East. The new office will be spearheaded by Filomena Cocco, Managing Director of Global Business Development.
ADGM office solidifies Muzinich’s commitment to long-term growth
Muzinich has been active in the region for several years, building relationships across the Gulf Cooperation Council. The ADGM office formalizes this presence and reflects its established approach of working alongside local partners and developing its network within a region’s financial ecosystem.
Filomena Cocco commented that, “We have been consistently impressed by 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.”
Arvind Ramamurthy Chief of Market Development ADGM
“We are pleased to welcome Muzinich & Co. to ADGM. Their decision to establish a presence here reflects the depth, maturity, and global connectivity of ADGM’s financial ecosystem, underpinned by a robust regulatory framework and a strong community of global financial institutions. Muzinich’s expansion also reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international hub for capital and long‑term investment, offering global firms a stable and well‑connected platform to serve regional and international markets.”
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.
Justin Muzinich, CEO, Muzinich & Co., noted that, “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.”
