Forefactor - First to Know. First to Profit.
Forefactor are the research and development experts for capital markets and financial services. We understand the world of finance is about swift, accurate decision making in a complex and ever-evolving environment.
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Renee Colyer
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Sell sideForefactor are the research and development experts for capital markets and financial services. We understand the world of finance is about swift, accurate decision making in a complex and ever-evolving environment. In a market enshrouded by globalization ñ and in a time when the benefits of multilateral trade liberalization are outstripping the costs by more than a factor of 10ñ you cannot afford researchers who leave you with raw data to figure out for yourself. Forefactor's consultants will turn data into competitive intelligence and arm you with an implementation roadmap for the recommended strategy. Our end game is to return your investment with foresight that benefits growth, profitability, and risk management. All without a learning curve. All without repackaging your intellectual capital as the final product. All with scientific rigor and execution. We can save you valuable time and money. We are a team of highly diverse and deeply experienced professionals who bring depth and breadth into all our projects. Our principals are actively involved in all projects. With a global reach, Forefactor provides critical insight and a disciplined approach to better inform decisions in all aspects of business operations. ìCapital Marketsî is a broad term applying to many complex industries. The business challenges and progression of roles among brokerage firms, banks, mutual fund companies, exchanges and alternative trading systems require an understanding of a multitude of underlying and related disciplines. Warp speed technological advancement, consolidation and restructuring, transformation of the regulatory environment, compliance and disclosure guidelines amplify the typical pressures of publicly traded companies, member-owned institutions, and not-for-profit utilities. Forefactor has a clear picture of this complexity. We bring more than the benchmark knowledge and experience to our capital markets projects. We have inside, in-depth proficiency to deal effectively with individual investors, investment advisors, analysts, portfolio managers and other capital markets participants ñ all to deliver the quality research and strategy required to minimize any risk-based decision process. Developing markets cannot be addressed strictly from a capital markets perspective. Their macroeconomic factors evolve simultaneously, and all too often, erratically. The explosion of real estate, employment, training, education and sophistication of local professionals and consumers are all key to rapid growth and sustainability. Many developing countries have substantially increased exports of manufactures and services relative to traditional commodity exports: manufactures have risen to 80% of developing country exports. Moreover, trade between developing countries has grown rapidly, with 40% of their exports now going to other developing countries. Adapting cultural beliefs and entrenched behaviours to accommodate new ways of doing business in a competitive, global environment represent additional considerations that researchers and strategists should be aware of. A black box approach is not the answer for emerging markets. Forefactor provides customized, actionable solutions that incorporate knowledge and expertise gained from developed countries with the competitive and/or customer intelligence required for each project into a strategy suitable for each individual market and their respective political and cultural environment.With our principal's first-hand experience on the corporate side of the business at the world's 4 th largest insurer, Forefactor has an internal and external understanding of insurance business issues. Our holistic view of the challenges associated with the various roles Insurers are required to fulfill ñ from the complexity of distribution channel politics to the pressures of demutualization and going public ñ bring the highest quality and relevance to our projects. We know the rapidly changing insurance environment including, regulatory, disclosure, underwriting and compliance issues, as well as shareholder, policyholder and sales force challenges. We can extract the most critical insights from Insurance industry professionals and consumers. All without a learning curve. The largest banks in the industrial world have become sophisticated financial organizations that offer a wide variety of services to international markets and control billions of dollars in cash and assets. Supported by cutting edge technology and the most brilliant minds, banks are working to identify new business niches, to develop customized services, to implement innovative strategies and to capture new market opportunities. With further globalization, consolidation, deregulation and diversification of the financial industry, the banking sector will only increase in complexity. With Forefactor's experience in financial services and banking, we can tackle current and pressing issues, while providing the full backdrop of a fiercely competitive industry. We have in-depth experience with major banks and their global landscapes. We provide information, insight, and implementation strategies. All without a learning curve.
Renée Colyer is a financial services professional who strives to add depth and accuracy to business decisions through insightful research and strategic consulting, Renée Colyer is the founding principal of Forefactor Inc. Most recently the Director of Research for TSX Group (Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture and NGX ñ Natural Gas Exchange), Renée held that position for almost seven years, executing over 300 research projects instrumental to the TSX's public listing, business strategies and marketing. Prior to TSX Group, Renée has held management positions at Manulife Financial and the Bank of Montreal. In all positions she delivered both in-house primary research and managed projects executed by external suppliers. Renée has over 13 years experience in global financial services business-to-business research and consulting.
Jeannette Tanguay is a Senior Associate of Forefactor Inc. Jeannette most recently completed a one year contract as the Director of Research for TSX Group. She owned and operated her own research firm for almost 10 years, worked with top research vendors in consulting positions for 7 years, and held a management role at Bank of Montreal. Jeannette's financial services and business-to-business expertise spans over 20 years enabling the delivery of research depth that covers a multitude of industries within the financial services sector. Her experience and understanding of consumer behaviour techniques ensure a methodology designed to achieve accurate answers every time. She is an integral member of the Forefactor team.
Greta Hofstra has been President of HOFTAN Research Consultants since 1986. Hoftan is Forefactor's strategic partner for critically scrutinized results. Greta's firm are statistical specialists, particularly skilled in the analysis and transformation of raw data into valuable, actionable information. Her extensive knowledge of the major statistical software packages such as SAS and SPSSx, combined with her expertise in choosing the correct statistical techniques to realize specific objectives, bring deep quantitative knowledge to Forefactor's projects. Greta has worked on numerous studies in a wide range of fields both in the academic and corporate environment, including education, government, non profit organizations, and small and large goods industries. She has been employed by Mohawk College, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and the University of Guelph.