Florida lawmakers look to scrap China-linked investments
A House analysis said investments in Chinese state-owned entities accounted for 0.16% of the retirement system fund.
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A House analysis said investments in Chinese state-owned entities accounted for 0.16% of the retirement system fund.
The Florida House on Wednesday rolled out a proposal to divest an estimated $277 million in state pension-fund investments in Chinese state-owned companies.The proposal, approved by the House State Affairs Committee, would require the State Board of Administration to develop a plan for selling holdings tied to Chinese companies by Sept. 1 and complete divestment within one year. The State Board of Administration invests state money, including in the pension fund.
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