Alfa Capital, the asset management business of Russian-based Alfa Group, has entered a partnership with Skate's Art Market Research, the US investment analysis provider for the art market, to provide its multi-family office clients with Skate's research.

“The main task of Alfa Capital’s multi-family office is to provide clients with the high quality investment solutions and services in the premium lifestyle segment, where the art investment is currently occupying a leading position,” Yakov Galperin, head of multi-family office, board member and deputy general manager at Alfa Capital, said in a statement.

The firm, which currently has RUB44.2 billion ($1.45 billion) in assets under management, said it is confident that Skate’s product will ease the decision making process for Alfa Capital’s clients when they purchase the fine art.

Skate’s is also known to develop investment strategies for private banks that provide private wealth management services for clients on the art market.