Lexin’s profit jump masks slowdown in its main loan business
The company reported a big net income increase for the first quarter, but its revenue fell on sluggishness in its loan facilitation business Key Takeaways: Lexin’s net profit doubled in…
BRIEF: Stimulus policies fuel 54.6% jump in Qifu’s quarterly profit
Online lending services provider Qifu Technology Inc. (QFIN.US; 3660.HK) reported on Monday its revenue rose 12.94% year-on-year to 4.69 billion yuan ($653 million) in the first quarter. Its net profit…
Jiayin cashes in on China’s efforts to boost consumer spending
The fintech lender’s revenue from its main business jumped in last year’s fourth quarter as China rolled out a series of measures to stimulate its economy Key Takeaways: Jiayin’s revenue…
FinVolution finds riches, achieves growth despite headwinds, in global markets
The fintech lender launched its international expansion in 2018, and plans to enter more countries this year and next Key Takeaways: FinVolution has accelerated its overseas expansion as demand slows…
Qifu fends off short-seller assault over its earnings record
The online loan facilitator found itself under fire from Grizzly Research, accused of inflating its profits, but the claims failed to dent the company’s share price or deliver a resounding…
Yiren finds big returns in small-loan focus, even as headwinds swirl
The online loan facilitator’s revenue from its main financial services business jumped 46% in the second quarter, as it also sharply raised its bad-loan provisions Key Takeaways: Small revolving loans,…
PODCAST: Relaxing Data Requirements, and a Big Dividend
China exempts most foreign firms from worrisome data requirements. But will it change its mind later? And a leading fintech lender offers a massive dividend. But shareholders worry more about its rapidly shrinking size.