360 Finance Announces Completion of Issuance of RMB500 Million Asset-Backed Securities

SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN) (“360 Finance” or the “Company”), a leading digital consumer finance platform, today announced that it has completed the issuance of RMB500 million asset-backed securities (“ABS”), which will be listed and begin trading on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on February 28, 2020.

The new security will be a two-year consumer loan-related ABS and is issued under the name Tianqi-360 Finance Phase III Trust Benefit Right Asset Support Special Plan. This is the first ABS that will be issued by a Fintech company in China following the Chinese New Year festival this year. The underlying assets of the ABS are loans extended by respected financial institution funding partners including CICC Securities, China Merchants Securities, China Investment Securities and Western Securities.

Mr. Zhiqiang He, Vice President of 360 Finance, commented, “The successful execution of this financing amid heightened volatility caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 is a clear demonstration of the strength of our brand, the depth of our management, our cutting-edge risk management system and innovative AI technology. Demand from our financial institution funding partners remain very strong. We believe it reflects their trust in the quality of the underlying assets. We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and work with our financial institution funding partners to improve operational efficiency and risk management through our technology platform and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

About 360 Finance

360 Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN) (“360 Finance” or the “Company”) is a leading digital consumer finance platform and the finance partner of the 360 Group. The Company provides tailored online consumer finance products to prime, underserved borrowers funded primarily by its funding partners. The Company’s proprietary technology platform enables a unique user experience supported by resolute risk management. When coupled with its partnership with 360 Group, the Company’s technology translates to a meaningful borrower acquisition, borrower retention and funding advantage, supporting the rapid growth and scaling of its business.

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