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  1. How is the best/worst returns graph calculated?

    The best/worst returns graph shows a fund’s average annual return over the chosen period versus the range from its best to worst returns over the last 10 years. (Note that the best-worst range always looks at the full 10 years regardless of the time...
  2. How is the annual performance graph calculated?

    The annual performance graph shows the fund’s performance in each discrete 12-month period to date. It is similar to the graph which is included in fund factsheets, and meets the FCA’s requirements for fund advertising (though this regulation only a...
  3. Do you integrate with other software?

    Synaptic Research can be integrated with any other software– back-office client management systems, extranets, quote portals, etc. The integration is two-way: client and other data can be passed in to pre-populate Synaptic Research, and all reports...
  4. How do I search for fund factsheets?

    This article explains how fact sheets can be produced from Synaptic Research for  Contracts, Companies and Funds. Within Synaptic Research there is the ability to produce fact sheets for current  Contracts, for Companies  who are present on th...
  5. How do I update my Webline password in the Synaptic Suite?

    To access Synaptic Webline through the Synaptic Suite, you will need to add your username and password with the Webline tab. Navigate to www.synaptic.co.uk . To logon onto the Synaptic Suite, click on the icon below: Enter your logon...
  6. Grid of contracts

    This screen is the heart of Synaptic Research. On the right-hand side it starts by showing all the contracts for the type of product being researched. On the left it shows all the fields of data which Synaptic collects about those contracts, divided...
  7. Can I create bespoke Report Manager Suitability report templates?

    If your firm has paid for the additional functionality, bespoke templates can be created using a copy of Synaptic’s Report Manager Software. The templates are then uploaded from the desktop into Synaptic Research. Multiple templates can be created ...
  8. The home page

    See the Getting Started section for a brief introduction to the software.  There are three main facilities available from the software’s home page. These are illustrated by the numbered areas in the screenshot below:   1.        A...
  9. How do I setup Preset Criteria?

    Preset criteria allow compliance officers to apply (orenforce, if required) standards across their organisation. For example: Contract features which must be recommended to a client (e.g. PPI on personal pensions). Other conditions w...
  10. Can I record notes on research?

    You can record notes about your research to remind you of key points, or to act as a to-do list. The note entry form is displayed as an extra tab above the list of fields, and is illustrated by the first screenshot below. You simply ente...