NAIFA and three other industry groups are expressing support for a bill that instructs the Securities and Exchange Commission to create a new form for the registration of index-linked annuities. The legislation "will lower a significant barrier that is preventing this innovative retirement income product from being used by more consumers who desire an annuity product providing some protection of their investment principal from market loss volatility, while also allowing participation in market growth," the groups said in a letter.

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