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# [The FIDx Five: Annuity Sales Set for Smooth Sailing?](https://fidx.io/resources/the-fidx-five-36-edition)

 Written by [FIDx](https://fidx.io/resources/author/fidx) | May 18, 2023 5:00:00 PM

#### Retirement, Annuity, & Fintech Insights 

Will the bullish trend in annuity sales continue to ride high until 2027 as LIMRA predicts? Find out more about the optimistic forecast and then stick around for four more stories in this week's "The FIDx Five."

**Annuity Sales on a Roll   
**The bullish wave in annuity sales is projected to glide positively until 2027. See [why LIMRA's prediction ignites new optimism](https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/annuity-sales-on-steady-positive-trajectory-through-2027-limra-predicts).

Source: InsuranceNewsNet, “Annuity sales on steady ‘positive trajectory’ through 2027, LIMRA predicts,” 5/14/23 

Unprecedented Wealth Transfer   
The biggest wealth shift in history is happening right now, with the affluent emerging as familiar victors. Discover [the dynamics of this seismic financial shift](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/business/economy/wealth-generations.html).

Source: The New York Times, “The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners,” 5/14/23

Irrational Annuity Selling  
American Equity's CEO unveils a controversial trend of 'irrational' behavior among annuity sellers. Get [an insider's view](https://www.lifeannuityspecialist.com/c/4070824/526394/american_equity_sees_irrational_behavior_among_annuity_sellers) on this puzzling trend.

Source: Life Annuity Specialist, “American Equity CEO Sees ‘Irrational’ Behavior Among Annuity Sellers,” 5/17/23 

Advisors Weigh In  
What do advisors really think of the Secure 2.0 Act? A [new look reveals an array of opinions](https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/05/16/survey-shows-what-advisors-really-think-of-secure-2-0-act/) on this influential legislation.

Source: Think Advisor, “What Advisors Really Think of Secure 2.0 Act: Survey,” 5/16/23

Startling Survey  
Survey results reveal a significant gender gap - almost half of all women lack access to workplace retirement plans. [Delve into the data](https://www.plansponsor.com/nearly-half-of-women-lack-workplace-retirement-plan-access-survey-shows/) and the urgent call for action.

Source: PlanSponsor,“Nearly Half of Women Lack Workplace Retirement Plan Access, Survey Shows,” 5/16/23

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