Real asset analytics for intelligent investment
Empowering investors with data-led market insights

About RIA
Real Investment Analytics (RIA) was founded in 2017 by Anthony De Francesco with the mission to provide greater transparency into commercial property markets. Headquartered in Sydney with global market reach.
The RIA business is underpinned by three pillars:
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Industry-leading analytics for real estate investing
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Benchmarking tools span all sources of performance and risk
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Client engagement and broad industry collaboration to drive innovation
People
Anthony has over 25 years experience in various leadership roles. His real asset expertise includes

PRIOR TO FOUNDING RIA, ANTHONY’S PRIOR ROLES INCLUDE

Executive Director
MSCI Inc.
2013 – 2016
Joined MSCI [NYSE:MSCI] with the acquisition of IPD in October 2013. Served in a variety of key positions within the real estate team.
Head of Coverage for APAC Real Estate (2015 - 2016)
Head of Products: Infrastructure and Sustainability (2014 - 2015)
Head of Australia and New Zealand Real Estate (2013 - 2014

Managing Director
IPD Australia
2009 - 2013
Managed the IInvestment Property Databank (IPD) business for Australia and New Zealand. IPD is the world leader in performance analysis for the owners, investors, managers and occupiers of real estate.

Head Of Research
(CFSGAM) Colonial First State Global Asset Management
2003 - 2009
