Updated Articles

  1. Platform Holdings - Holdings

    This article is a continuation of Creating a Platform Holding . Once created, add holdings within the Holdings tab: Click New Complete the details of the holding: When complete, Save This will take you to the hold...
  2. Risk Illustrations - Results Screen

    The Results screen shows the forecasted return based on the criteria entered and the overall suitability of the illustration plan to meet the objective. For further information on the Results screen, see the following articles: Illustrations -...
  3. Contact Page

    See below for key areas of Synaptic Pathways Contact page:
  4. Homepage

    See below for key areas on the Synaptic Pathways Homepage: ...
  5. Sustainable Drawdown – why is the retirement age 65 and the term 19 years by default?

    The average retirement age is 65 years and the gender-neutral forecast life expectancy is 84 years. This equals a 19 year term.  These inputs can be changed, for example retiring at 67years, equals a 17-year term.
  6. My Synaptic Pathways screen doesn't look right - How can I resolve this?

    If you are having issues with the view of Synaptic Pathways, for e.g. aligned issues, this may be related to your browser. Ensure your browser is on the latest stable version.  Synaptic Pathways is best used on Google Chrome. See article What brow...
  7. Why is the Portfolio Fact sheet 'view' button greyed out in the Compliance Details tab?

    The 'View'button is greyed out if you have selected a portfolio from our Discretionary Fund Managers, Multi-Assets &Insurance Distribution Directives. A fact sheet will not be available. Only Model & Bespoke Portfolios you have created will have a ...
  8. How do I remove the target amount red line from the graph?

    When within the Advanced Options screen of an Illustration, there is a Target Field at the top left of the graph. Entering a Target amount here will add a red target line within the graph, as seen below: This field can also be populated when us...
  9. Why can't I see withdrawals and contributions in the graph?

    If your client has invested a large initial lump sum with smaller contributions and withdrawals, it may appear as if the contributions and withdrawals are not appearing in the graph. They are included, but may appear small - as seen below: ...
  10. Will you be able to setup an end goal for a client at beginning of journey?

    Complete  the  illustration  journey  for your client , when you reach the Results  screen you  can   edit the details to  specify  a Target Amount and solve to an initial or regular contribution in the Advanced Options tab. ...