360 Finance Ranked First Among Fast-Growing Hi-Tech Companies in Deloitte's 2019 China Technology Fast 50 Program

SHANGHAI,Nov. 21,2019 -- 360 Finance,Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN) ("360 Finance" or the "Company"),a leading digital consumer finance platform,today announced that it was ranked first among fast-growing hi-tech companies at the 2019 Deloitte China Technology Fast 50 & China Rising Star Award Ceremony held in the Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Chengdu,China on November 20,2019.

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program (the "Program") was created to draw attention to fast growing companies. The Program ranks fast growing hi-tech companies based on a number of criteria including revenue growth over a three-year period. Candidate companies must meet certain technological and financial performance indicators in order to be eligible. The Programstarted in 1995 and first entered into China in 2005. The Program is now considered as a benchmark for fast growing hi-tech companies across the globe by international media.

Jindong Zhao,National Managing Partner of Deloitte China Technology Fast 50 program,commented,"Topping this year's Program list demonstrates the industry's recognition of 360 Finance for its stellar performance. Since it was launched in 2005,the Program has witnessed and facilitated the growth of a wide range of Chinese hi-tech enterprises in becoming the top players in their respective fields. Going forward,Deloitte will leverage its global network of resources to support the development of Chinese companies. We hope to see more Chinese leading companies become world-class players with further investments in technology,innovation,and management."

360 Finance ranked first among fast-growing hi-tech companies in the Program. Backed by strong technology capabilities,360 Finance continues to generate solid growth where it has established its industry leadership in terms of scale,growth rate,and risk management.

Mr. Haisheng Wu,Chief Executive Officer and Director of 360 Finance,"I'm very pleased to have been ranked first among fast-growing hi-tech companies by a respected institution such as Deloitte. This is a direct result of our team's drive and innovative spirit. We are committed to leveraging the wealth of technology and data we have accumulated to provide powerful data and risk control solutions to financial institutions and contribute towards the development of inclusive finance in China. Our selection for the Program demonstrates the strength of our financial technology company and future growth potential. We will continue to empower financial institutions to promote the development of smart finance."

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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For more information,please contact:

360 Finance

Mr. Matthew Li

E-mail: ir@360jinrong.netChristensen

In China

Mr. Christian Arnell

Phone: +86-10-5900-1548

E-mail: carnell@christensenir.comIn US

Ms. Linda Bergkamp

Phone: +1-480-614-3004

Email: lbergkamp@christensenir.com

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