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  1. Finding an Existing Client

    If a client has already been saved in Modeller, they can be retrieved using the Search Clients field below the main tabs bar. Start by typing in the forename or surname of the client who needs to be found: The clients that match your search ...
  2.  Funds from a specific promoter and specific contract

    This video provides a walkthrough of how to conduct research using a specific fund promoter or by selecting funds linked to a specific contract. All information contained within this video is fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or d...
  3. Synaptic Comparator uses Silverlight – what are the plans on developing the product with regards to Silverlight?

    Synaptic Comparator is an innovative online platform comparison service which allows IFAs to drill down into individual platform costs and the services and funds they offer. The award winning software enables IFAs to compare platform charges, and fi...
  4. Panel Management

    Select Setup from the menu on the left hand side and then choose Panel Management: You will then see the Panel Management menu: Panel Management  will allow you to remove or enable a previously excluded Platform in your r...
  5. How does Synaptic deal with contract data?

    Synaptic does not just copy “brochure” text out of a contract’s Key Features document. All data is analysed, and expressed quantitatively where possible – e.g. three detailed, filterable fields rather than a single field containing brochure text. ...
  6. How do I start a piece of research?

    You start a new piece of research by choosing a product type on the software’s Home page. This displays the client-entry screen illustrated by the first screenshot. You can then choose between two types of research:  ·            ...
  7. Reviewing a Goal

    Start a goal review by selecting the magnifying glass symbol at the end of the goal you wish to review. You can then work your way through the different steps available for reviewing the client’s goal. Goal Details area allows you to only ...
  8. When I click e-apply and buy now on Webline, I don’t get through to the providers website?

    I cannot connect to a provider's extranet site to e-apply / buy now
  9. How do I add Manual Asset Classes?

    If you select the Manual Asset Class List  option, as shown below: The following screens will allow you to add  in Asset Classes. Select from the list of asset classes configured in the system as shown below: Then add in the perc...
  10. What information is in the fund factsheets?

    Fund factsheets show four types of information about a fund: Basic details such as management group, sector, and fund size. Past performance, including derived functions of past performance such as quartile rankings, alpha FE Crown ratings. Ass...