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  1. Can I have multiple illustrations open at one time?

    Multiple tasks will appear as  separate  tabs on the navigation bar. This allows you to park one task, while using other areas of the system and then return to your task.   ...
  2. Can I duplicate an illustration?

    Yes - you will find an option to 'Duplicate Illustration' at the top right in the Illustration screen.  
  3. What is the difference between Illustration Settings and a 'What If' scenario?

    Illustration Settings is used to update the details of your Illustration. Updating this information will amend the original details of the illustration. The 'What If' area allows you to create an alternative scenario that will sit alongside your or...
  4. Why is the 'Use Client's Default Risk Category' greyed out on the Pathway Selection screen?

    The 'Use the Client's Default Attitude to Risk' button is greyed out if the Client's attitude to risk questionnaire has not been completed and set to default. Navigate to the client and either complete an attitude to risk questionnaire manually or ...
  5. How do I access Risk Explorer if I already use Salesforce?

    The application is available on the  Salesforce App Store  and can be downloaded for immediate use.   Creating a Trial - Existing Salesforce Customers ...
  6. How are the Risk Ratings calculated?

    The Synaptic Risk Ratings are derived directly from the output from the Moody’s Analytics stochastic engine, the Economic Scenario Generator.    The metrics published are based on a quarterly updated mathematical simulation where thousands of s...
  7. What does Risk Explorer do?

    Risk Explorer is a risk profiling and asset allocation tool for use in the financial services sector, designed to assist advisers determine their client’s risk attitude with automatic risk profiling of investments, clearly demonstrating the suitabi...
  8. Risk Illustrations - Report

    If you have edited any details within the Advanced Options screen, you will need to select 'Yes' or 'No' to the Capacity for Loss statement before continuing to the next step: If you have no answered the Capacity for Loss statement, you wil...
  9. Risk Illustrations - Advanced Options - Change Portfolio/Fund

    If you would like to change the portfolio or fund for your Illustration, click ‘Change’ Click 'Change' to open the search box: Search for the portfolio/fund and select from the drop down: This will update the portfolio/fund details. You ...
  10. Risk Illustrations - Advanced Options - Term Matrix

    Term Matrix is found within the Compare Alternative Outcomes area of an Illustration. You are able to explore the impact of term and risk using the illustration as reference. Select one or more options here and it will add details of the scenario t...