Video: Flat rate state pension

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Axa Wealth's head of retirement planning Andy Zanelli on flat rate state pensions and what it means for your clients.

The flat rate state pension is due to come into effect in 2016 and people need to understand what this change means to them. There will be winners - notably women who have taken career breaks to carry out responsibilities as carers. However, there will also be those who could lose out as part of these reforms. In this video Andy Zanelli talks about how this change might affect you and highlights the importance of financial advice. To watch the video click HERE  To view more videos by Andy Zanelli from AXA Wealth please visit - http://www.axawealth.co.uk/adviser/knowledge-library...

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