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Microcredit Subsidiary of China Rapid Finance (NYSE: XRF) Receives Top Industry Recognition as a 2018 Outstanding Microcredit Company of the Year
SHANGHAI, February 21, 2019 — China Rapid Finance Limited (“XRF” or the “Company”) (NYSE: XRF), a leading fintech company and operator of one of China’s largest consumer finance marketplaces, today announced that its microcredit subsidiary, Haidong CRF Microcredit Co., Ltd. (“Haidong”), received top industry recognition as a 2018 Outstanding Microcredit Company, named by the China Microcredit Companies Association (CMCA). CMCA is the national industry association authorized by the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC).
Established in 2012, Haidong primarily facilitates loans to agricultural business owners with the support and close cooperation of Qinghai Province regulators in Qinghai Province, which ultimately helps lead to better regional economic development.
Haidong’s selection by CMCA was made based on CMCA’s evaluation of key performance measurements including quality and purpose of loans, target borrowers, target sector, microcredit loan attributes, and other factors. CMCA’s provincial offices selected candidates for the industry award after reviewing and evaluating companies in their regions, and then submitted their evaluation reports to a panel of industry experts organized by CMCA to make the final selection of Award winners.
“We are pleased to be recognized by this authoritative national trade organization,” said Dr. Zane Wang, the Company’s founder, chairman and co-chief executive officer. “This industry recognition reflects our success in providing professional lending services to agricultural business owners, diversifying asset allocation, and effective risk control. Our aim is to continuously improve China’s microcredit lending environment by providing tailored financial services to our customers.”
Russell Krauss, co-chief executive officer and vice chairman of the Company, added, “The fact that Haidong’s non-P2P microcredit business was acknowledged by the relevant authorities demonstrates our strong execution in this segment. Microcredit lending is a promising opportunity for the future growth of China Rapid Finance’s menu of financial services.”
About China Rapid Finance Limited
China Rapid Finance (NYSE: XRF) is a leading fintech company that operates one of China’s largest online consumer finance marketplaces, facilitating millions of loans annually. The Company facilitates affordable access to digital credit for one of the world's largest untapped consumer credit markets: China's mobile-active consumers. China Rapid Finance utilizes its proprietary, mobile-first technology to select creditworthy consumers for its platform. The Company facilitates smaller, shorter-term initial loans to selected consumers, and then enables returning borrowers who demonstrate positive credit behavior to qualify for larger, longer-term loans. This differentiated strategy is designed to attract and retain higher
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quality consumers who can generate significant customer lifetime value. China Rapid Finance was founded by Dr. Zane Wang, who has decades of consumer credit industry experience in the U.S. and China. For more information, please visit http://ir.crfchina.com.
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