RCLCO Fund Advisors and a.s.r. real assets investment partners announce strategic global alliance

Alliance pairs two research-led organizations, giving cross-border institutional investors on-the-ground investment capabilities in every region

RCLCO Fund Advisors ("RFA") and a.s.r. real assets investment partners ("a.s.r. ip") today announced a strategic global alliance designed to provide cross-border investment capabilities to institutional real estate investors. The alliance unites the expertise of two research-driven firms with complementary geographic strengths and specialists, creating a coordinated collaboration focused on market intelligence, data analytics, investment strategy and implementation in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. 

Both firms share a commitment to placing institutional investors’ long-term interests first, grounded in deep local market knowledge, rigorous investment analysis, and long-standing institutional relationships. The alliance is structured to deliver broad market access to a broad range of investment solutions — from direct and separate account mandates to co-investments, sidecars, and listed or unlisted strategies — shared market intelligence, and enhanced execution support to institutional investors globally, through a coordinated approach.  

“Today, real estate investing requires more than access to markets; it demands disciplined stewardship across the full investment cycle. This alliance deepens our capabilities by combining RFA's on-the-ground expertise in the Americas with our longstanding global real estate investment experience and fiduciary approach to investing on behalf of institutional asset owners, including the a.s.r. balance sheet and external clients. Together, we strengthen our ability to identify opportunities, navigate local markets and support long-term investment outcomes.” According to Luc Joosten, Managing Director, of a.s.r. real assets investment partners. 

“Institutional investors are increasingly seeking cross-border exposure and therefore seek partners who can deliver genuine local expertise and execution credibility in each region – not just a global brand name.” says Taylor Mammen, CEO, of RCLCO Fund Advisors. “This alliance gives our clients a trusted point of contact with deep in-market capabilities on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond. We have long believed that real estate is fundamentally local, and this partnership is built on that principle.” 

Through the alliance, institutional asset owners will gain access to enhanced local market intelligence and complementary investment capabilities across real estate market entry strategy, portfolio construction, investment underwriting and due diligence, manager and operator search, selection and oversight, portfolio monitoring, and customized investment vehicles. The alliance is designed to serve a broad range of institutional asset owners, including global pension funds, insurers, sovereign entities, endowments, family offices, and foundations.