Case study: Geospatial analysis based on consumer demand factors and demographics

by Foresight Analytics | Apr 5, 2019 | Case study

A high-end furniture company requested geospatial analysis to identify the most profitable Australian postcodes and local government areas (LGA) to establish a furniture showroom. As a luxury brand, the company’s target market is high-income, high-wealth households...

Case study: Factor model for fund performance evaluation

by Foresight Analytics | Apr 5, 2019 | Case study

Scenario A wealth advisory client desired an analytical tool and models to evaluate the performance of their monitored Australian equity, Global equity, and Emerging market equity funds. The client requested Foresight Analytics to build robust factor models that can...

2018 Global Emerging Market Review – Factor rotation, dispersion and rising volatility create opportunities for active investors

by Foresight Analytics | Jan 30, 2019 | Market Insights

Global emerging markets delivered -5.6% (AUD) in 2018, reflecting a weaker second half. Significant dispersions were noted across regions, countries, sectors and styles. Latin America was the only region to deliver positive returns in 2018 whilst all other regions...

Case Study: Predictive modelling (Foreign Currency Market)

by Foresight Analytics | Oct 25, 2018 | Case study

Predictive modelling: Foreign Currency Market 1. Scenario A wealth advisory client needed evidence-based insights to underpin their currency hedging activities and strategy. The legacy process was heavily influenced by qualitative analysis and broad economic...

Construct a Quant screening tool to scan global market for manager ideas

by Foresight Analytics | Oct 25, 2018 | Case study

Construct a Quant screening tool to scan global market for manager ideas by Jay Kumar and Frederick Do, September 2017. 1. Scenario An Australian based distribution firm that partners with and distribute boutique investment products wanted to build a quant tool that...