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Roblox's big day is finally here - Chamath backs new fintech - BlackRock outlines D&I plans

Dan DeFrancesco,Jordan Parker Erb   

Roblox's big day is finally here - Chamath backs new fintech - BlackRock outlines D&I plans

Good morning and welcome to Insider Finance. I'm Dan DeFrancesco, and here's what's on the agenda today:

  • Everything you need to know about $4 direct listing today
  • BlackRock outlined new $4changes
  • Chamath Palihapitiya and Michael Dell's investment firm MSD Capital back$4Pipe

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The video-game maker is set to go public in a direct listing today, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America advising. It's arrival to the public markets comes after a series of hurdles and delays, and as volatility returns to tech stocks.

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After three rounds in nine months, CEO Brian Barnes said M1 is "getting close" to being a unicorn. $4

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CUNA Mutual Group has agreed to buy Assurant's prearranged funeral insurance business. The $1.3 billion deal signifies expansion in a well-known business for CUNA Mutual and marks an increased focus on digital offerings for Assurant. $4


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As debt increased for Ireland's ION Group, investors balked at its previous attempts to raise loans. Now, ION is nearing $4 billion in transactions to refinance debt held by its companies. $4


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Luke Bergstrom, Latham & Watkin's M&A leader, walked Insider through brokering one of 2020's biggest deals and what's on the horizon for 2021. Find out more here.


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Pipe, which helps companies with recurring revenue get cash up front, just nabbed $50 million from some high-profile investors. Founder and co-CEO Harry Hurst told Insider how he'll use the capital. $4


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BlackRock outlined its diversity and inclusion strategy at a company town hall on Tuesday. The asset manager has been in the spotlight after former employees alleged they experienced harassment and discrimination at the firm. $4.


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