Hexindai Working on Application for Micro-Lending License to Further Diversify Business

BEIJING,Dec. 10,2019 --Hexindai Inc.(NASDAQ: HX) ("Hexindai" or the "Company"),a fast-growing consumer lending marketplace inChina,today announced that it is working on its application for a micro-lending license in China in an effort to further diversify its business.

Chinese regulators are encouraging P2P lending platforms to transform into micro-lending companies. At the end of November 2019,the On­line Fi­nan­cial Risk Spe­cial Rec­ti­fi­ca­tion Work Lead­er­ship Team and the On­line Risk Spe­cial Rec­ti­fi­ca­tion Work Lead­er­ship Team issued guidelines outlining the transformation of P2P platforms into micro-lending companies.

The guidelines outlined include basic principles,requirements,working processes,regulatory measures and supporting policies. Also included are requirements that platforms should not have engaged in any major illegal behavior,maintain qualified shareholders and management,and have a viable proposal and fintech capabilities.

"Hexindai supports the government's initiative to transform the P2P industry," said Mr.Xiaobo An,Hexindai'sFounder,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We have been taking action to meet the government's compliance and transformation requirements. We will continue to execute our strategy to diversify our business to meet market demand."

AboutHexindai Inc.

Hexindai Inc. (NASDAQ: HX) ("Hexindai" or the "Company") is a fast-growing consumer lending marketplace based in Beijing,China facilitating loans to meet the increasing consumption needs of underserved prime borrowers in China. Hexindai provides borrowers with convenient and ready access to comprehensive consumer finance services. Hexindai's strong user acquisition capabilities,cutting-edge risk management system,and strategic relationships with respected financial institutions allow the Company to generate higher customer satisfaction,reliance,and realize fast growth.

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For inquiries,please contact:

Hexindai

Ms.Dorothy Wang

Tel: +86-10-5380-6196

Email:ir@hexindai.com

ICR Inc.

Jeff Pei

Tel: +86 10 6583-7514

Email:Jianfeng.pei@icrinc.com

Christensen

InChina

Mr.Christian Arnell

Phone: +86-10-5900-1548

Email:carnell@christensenir.com

In US

Mr. Tip Fleming

Phone: +1-917-412-3333

Email:tfleming@Christensenir.com

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