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Athene Expands Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) Lineup with Launch of Athene Amplify® 3.0
New solution expands RILA access with additional buffer options, helps streamline product selection and delivers greater controlWEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athene, the leading retirement solutions company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO), today announced the launch of Athene Amplify 3.0, a registered index-linked annuity (RILA) designed to expand access to the category. By offering new protection levels and a simplified single-contract structure,
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