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Florida SBA hikes pay levels; portfolio managers gain most

Florida State Board of Administration has significantly increased compensation for its investment professionals in line with midway pay levels at peer funds. Early stage portfolio managers see the sharpest rises reflecting competition in that corner of the market but the SBA is also paying more to its back office staff.
Sarah RundellSeptember 18, 2023
Investor Profile

Florida SBA’s venture adventure

The Florida State Board of Administration’s (SBA) commitment to venture capital over many decades has been a contributor to the fund's performance. Last year the team had 340 meetings and calls, reviewed 109 funds, carried out due diligence on 26 and invested in three. Successful IPOs and SPACs, plus realisations from investments made in 2013/14, have led to a standout performance.
Sarah RundellAugust 5, 2021
FIS Digital – June 2020

Florida: Opportunities in a crisis

The Florida State Board of Administration has made some strategic moves to take advantage of opportunities in the dislocation, including in private equity, distressed debt and active listed equities.. But CIO, Ash Williams, is concerned about the underlying real economy.
Amanda WhiteOctober 6, 2020
MIT 2017

Factors aid manager selection

Investors, including the $194 billion State Board of Administration of Florida (SBA), are using factor analysis to decompose returns, select active managers and negotiate fees.
Amanda WhiteOctober 25, 2017
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