Los Angeles and Utrecht, the Netherlands, October 1, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- RCLCO Fund Advisors ("RFA") and a.s.r. real assets investment partners ("a.s.r. ip") today announced the establishment of a strategic global alliance aimed at providing cross-border institutional real estate investors with the capability to make cross-border investments. The alliance brings together the professional capabilities of two research-driven companies, which complement each other in terms of geographical advantages and expertise, forming a coordinated cooperation that focuses on market information, data analysis, investment strategies, and execution in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Both companies emphasize that they place the long-term interests of institutional investors first, building on a deep understanding of local markets, rigorous investment analysis, and long-standing relationships with institutions. The structure of this alliance is designed to provide institutional investors with broad market access and diversified investment solutions through coordinated approaches—ranging from direct investments and independent account management to joint investments, sidecar, as well as listed and unlisted strategies—while also offering shared market information and stronger execution support.
Today, real estate investment requires not only channels to enter the market; it also demands strict management throughout the entire investment cycle. This alliance further enhances our capabilities by combining the local practical experience of RFA in the Americas, as well as our long-standing experience in global real estate investment and our fiduciary responsibility approach in investing on behalf of institutional asset owners, including a.s.r balance sheets and external clients. Together, we will improve our ability to identify opportunities, navigate local markets, and support long-term investment outcomes, said a.s.r, real, assets, investment, partners, Managing Director of Luc Joosten.
"Institutional investors are increasingly seeking cross-border asset allocation, so they need partners that can provide genuine local expertise and credibility in each region, rather than just a global brand name." said Taylor Mammen, CEO of RCLCO Fund Advisors. "This alliance allows our clients to access trusted contacts and deep local market capabilities across both sides of the Atlantic and beyond. We have always believed that real estate is inherently localized, and this collaboration is built on that principle."
Through this alliance, institutional asset owners will gain stronger access to local market information, as well as complementary investment capabilities in areas such as real estate market entry strategies, portfolio construction, investment underwriting and due diligence, search, screening, and supervision of managers and operators, portfolio monitoring, and customized investment tools. The alliance is aimed at serving a wide range of institutional asset owners, including global pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign institutions, donor funds, family offices, and foundations.
Regarding RCLCO Fund Advisors ( RFA )
RCLCO Fund Advisors (“RFA”) is a subsidiary of RCLCO Real Estate Consulting in the field of institutional real estate consulting and investment management, with the latter's market information business dating back to 1967. RFA was established in 2011 and has been registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2014. RFA serves solely investors and does not have any relationships with product providers or managers that could affect this responsibility. As of July 2026, RFA provides consulting services to clients from multiple countries, managing assets totaling approximately 122 billion US dollars. Its clients include pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowment funds, insurance companies, and family offices. For more information, please visit www.rclco.com / rfa.
Regarding a.s.r, real, assets, investment, partners
For over 25 years, a.s.r, real, assets, investment, and partners have represented a.s.r in investing in global physical assets on behalf of asset owners from balance sheets and other institutions, including pension funds, insurance companies, charities, and family offices. In the field of physical assets, the company manages real estate, infrastructure, and natural capital. The firm combines its professional expertise in institutional investment with a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility, making investments in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. a.s.r, real, assets, investment, and partners are part of a.s.r, which is one of the largest listed insurance companies in the Netherlands and also one of the most sustainable insurance companies. For more information, please visit www.asrinvestmentpartners.com.
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This press release is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or interests in any funds, nor is it an invitation to purchase any securities or interests in any funds; in jurisdictions where such offers are illegal, it is not an offer to provide investment advisory services either. The aforementioned alliance is a non-exclusive cooperation between two independent companies. It does not constitute a joint venture, partnership, or joint ownership, and neither party is an agent of the other; each company remains fully responsible for the services it provides as well as its own regulatory obligations. RCLCO Fund Advisors is registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); such registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training, nor does it signify approval or endorsement from SEC. a.s.r. real assets has obtained licenses as alternative investment fund managers and investment advisors in the Netherlands in accordance with Article 2:65 of the Financial Markets Supervision Act (FMSA) in conjunction with Article 6.4, and therefore is subject to the conduct supervision of the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (Autoriteit Financiele Markten) as well as the prudential supervision of the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank).
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