FinVolution Group's Subsidiary Receive Approval to Connect to The People's Bank of China Credit Reference Center

SHANGHAI,Dec. 11,2019 -- FinVolution Group (formerly known as "PPDAI," or the "Company") (NYSE: FINV),a leading fintech platform in China,today announcedthe People's Bank of China (PBOC) has approved the Company's online micro-lending subsidiary to be connected to the PBOC Credit Reference Center,which will allow the subsidiary to access and update borrowers' credit records to the Credit Reference Center.

Mr. Feng Zhang,Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company commented,"We are excited to align ourselves with the PBOC Credit Reference Center,which will enhance our risk assessment capabilities and also contribute to the strengthening of the country's credit infrastructure. Together with the access to Baihang Credit and the National Internet Finance Association's credit information system,and with our advanced technology capabilities,we are well equipped to effectively manage credit risk and capture the opportunities in China's consumer finance sector."

About FinVolution Group

FinVolution Group is a leading online consumer finance platform in China connecting underserved individual borrowers with financial institutions. Established in 2007,the Company is a pioneer in China's online consumer finance industry and has developed innovative technologies and has accumulated in-depth experience in the core areas of credit risk assessment,fraud detection,big data and artificial intelligence. The Company's platform,empowered by proprietary cutting-edge technologies,features a highly automated loan transaction process,which enables a superior user experience. As of September 30,2019,the Company had over 102 million cumulative registered users.

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For investor and media inquiries,please contact:

In China:

FinVolution Group

Head of Investor Relations

Jimmy Tan

Tel: +86 (21) 8030 3200 Ext. 8601

E-mail: ir@ppdai.com

The Piacente Group,Inc.

Jenny Cai

Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677

E-mail: paipaidai@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

The Piacente Group,Inc.

Brandi Piacente

Tel: +1-212-481-2050

E-mail: paipaidai@tpg-ir.com

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