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  1. What browser software can I use?

    Synaptic Research is designed to run on the following platforms (and all later versions of each browser): Windows Internet Explorer   6.0, 7.0 (recommended) 8.0 or 9.0 Firefox 1.0 or   2.0, 3.0 or 6.0 Netscape 7.0 Google Chrome   15....
  2. How do I find contracts, providers, funds, and clients?

    The area on the right of the software’s home page lets you search for contracts, product providers, funds, and clients. You simply click on the tab for the type of search you want to do, and then enter the text to search for. The first screenshot be...
  3. 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 ...
  4. Why do one (or more) providers not return quotes for me on Webline?

    How to check your Webline settings if there are no quote response
  5. Can I produce a Portfolio report?

    You can generate a report about a portfolio by viewing the portfolio settings and then clicking on the Report button at the bottom of the pop-up screen. The report about a portfolio consists of the following parts: The name of t...
  6. Do you have any browser hints and tips?

    Security, privacy, and pop-up window settings The Browser configuration section describes the browser settings which are required in order to be able to use Synaptic Research. Printing The best way of printing pages in the software is to use ...
  7. 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...
  8. How do I create a Company factsheets

    A company factsheet shows information about a product provider. It consists of four sections, illustrated by the screenshot below: The company’s description of themselves. Head-office contact details. A list of the products offered by the com...
  9. What are the different types of fund research?

    Synaptic Research provides four types of fund research:  Research into unit trusts, life funds, pension funds, and offshore funds and investment trusts. Research into all the funds offered by a single promoter (such as Fidelity or Merrill Lynch)....
  10. 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...