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  1. What report templates do you have on Synaptic?

    For most types of product, the system offers a choice of two Report Manager Templates (in addition to any bespoke ones your firm has created):  Template Contents Research Report An appendix to a full suitability repor...
  2. Adding columns to the grid of contracts

    You can add a field to the grid of contracts simply by clicking on its name in the tabbed box on the left-hand side of the screen. The first screenshot shows a (filtered) grid of contracts containing three different types of field. You can remov...
  3. How do I carry out file-checks?

    File-checks allow designated users – usually compliance officers – to inspect the research created by other members of their firm.(This only applies to client-focused research. Product-focused research cannot be viewed in a file-check.) You can sta...
  4. Introduction to filtering

    The Filtering screen is the first stage of every piece of research performed in Synaptic Research. On the right hand side of the screen it will display all the contracts for the type of product being researched. On the left hand side it shows all th...
  5. What are the differences between product-focused and client-focused research?

    As described above, client-focused research is where you enter client details and (depending on the type of product) details of policy benefits/contributions. Product-focused research is where you simply skip this information, in order to carry out ...
  6. How is the annual premium graph calculated?

    The monthly premium graph shows the performance of a £1,200 annual investment into the fund(s) over the chosen time period. The graph obviously shows an upward spike in value every 12 months when a new premium is invested. The illustrative value...
  7. Can I flip the grid in the filtering screen?

    N.B.  Flipping the grid only applies to product research. It is not available on fund research. When you are dealing with a small number of contracts, and a large number of data fields, it can be easier to view the grid in a “flipped” orientation ...
  8. How is the sector position graph calculated?

    N.B. When inspecting multiple funds, this graph is only available if all funds are in the same ABI/IMA sector. The sector position graph shows a fund’s performance in each discrete 12-month period versus the spread of returns in its sector, a...
  9. Do you have a link to quote engines?

    Links to quote engines such as Exweb or Webline are only available if you have recorded your user details for the quote engine in your Synaptic Research account. Once you have done this, quotes become available from the following areas of th...
  10. How do you use the field chooser?

    The section above describes how to add fields to the grid one-by-one. However, if you want to add lots of fields at once it is much more convenient to use the  Field chooser – click on the Options link in the top right of the grid, and...