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  1. How do I filter the grid of contracts?

    When you start new research into a product type, the list on the right-hand side of the screen includes all the contracts held in Synaptic’s database (unless your firm has asked Synaptic to trim the data down e.g. to implement a multi-tie or panel)....
  2. How do I research Stocks and Shares ISA - Alternative Investment Market?

    You can now filter Stocks and Shares ISAs by contracts that allow for investment in the Alternative Investment Market. Start by navigating to the Investment Tab Select ' Stocks and Shares ' from under ' Individual Savings Accounts '. Ente...
  3. How do I define portfolio holdings and settings?

    You define the settings for a portfolio using the Portfolio link in the menu bar of your manual fund list. This lets you enter three pieces of information: the holding in each fund; how to value the holdings; and the benchmark to compare the o...
  4. How do I change the title of research?

    Each piece of research is automatically given a title, based on the product type and the client’s details (if any). You can change the title of the research to make it more memorable using the Change title  link on the menu bar. There are a number...
  5. How do I create shared research for other users to import?

    Preset criteria , as described above, allow compliance officers to enforce their minimum requirements – e.g. that all recommendations of personal pensions must include PPI. The system’s sharing functionality is different: it provides a way for com...
  6. Can I create a list of linked funds for a contract?

    A full contract factsheet, as described above, includes a section showing all the linked funds available on the contract. However, this information can also be obtained in a more concise form on a separate screen – i.e. a screen which only shows th...
  7. How do I create Multiple Reports on Synaptic Research?

    This article explains how to produce a Suitability Report for multiple pieces of research. To be able to use this part of Synaptic, the Multiple Report licence on Synaptic is required. If you do not have this please contact our Customer services te...
  8. Can I save and export the research grid?

    The research grid, including all the data fields you have   added, can be saved in PDF form using the   Save as PDF   link on the menu bar. The grid can also be exported in CSV format (for opening in Microsoft Excel) by clicking on the Export...
  9. How is the distribution of returns graph calculated?

    N.B. This graph is very difficult to read with more than one fund on it. It is only really designed to inspect a single fund. The distribution of returns shows the pattern of the fund’s returns each month over the chosen period. The system looks ...
  10. Can I lock features within preset criteria?

    Compliance officers can force users to filter on criteria which they regard as essential – for example, Pension Premium Insurance – by creating   preset criteria. This is covered in full in the section below on   compliance tools. Compliance of...