Capita to launch risk profiling tool

The technology company said Synaptic Modeller, developed in conjunction with stochastic modelling outfit Barrie & Hibbert, heralds an innovation in the way advisers conduct investment modelling, portfolio construction and research. "From discussions with both large and medium sized firms, it is clear the FSA's finalised guidance paper ‘Assessing Suitability' has caused some concern," said product developer William Watling. "Synaptic Modeller will allow advisers to plug in their own investment strategies in order to find ‘real world' solutions, suitable for each client, whilst demonstr...