上市金融科技公司多元化布局，应对助贷新规挑战

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the new regulations on internet lending by commercial banks has prompted listed fintech companies to proactively adjust their business structures, leading to a mixed performance in their third-quarter results as they seek new growth points to cope with regulatory challenges [1][2][4]. Business Adjustments and Performance - Listed fintech companies have begun to shrink high-risk matching business scales and deepen AI applications in response to the new lending regulations [1][4]. - Qifu Technology reported a 20.36% year-on-year decline in net profit to 1.433 billion yuan, despite a 19.12% increase in revenue to 5.206 billion yuan [4]. - Xinye Technology achieved a 6.43% year-on-year revenue growth to 3.487 billion yuan and a 2.66% increase in net profit to 641 million yuan [5]. - Yirendai's total revenue grew by 5% to 1.555 billion yuan, while net profit decreased by 10.64% [6]. - Jianyin Technology saw a 39.64% increase in net profit to 377 million yuan [5]. - Lexin's net profit surged by 68.39% to 521 million yuan, benefiting from flexible business adjustments [5]. Impact of New Regulations - The new lending regulations are expected to have a more pronounced impact on the performance of listed fintech companies in the fourth quarter, with anticipated declines in earnings [2][7]. - Industry experts suggest that the regulations will concentrate resources among compliant leading institutions, while smaller firms face rising compliance costs and narrowing cooperation channels [2][7]. AI Application and Efficiency - Companies are increasingly leveraging AI in customer service, risk control, and automated approvals to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [9][10]. - Qifu Technology reported a significant increase in its AI-driven financial technology output, with a 218% quarter-on-quarter growth in its subsidiary's business [9]. - Lexin's self-developed AI model improved user demand recognition accuracy by over 20% [10]. - Yirendai's AI strategy has led to a substantial increase in transaction amounts and borrower service numbers [10][11]. Overseas Market Expansion - In response to stricter domestic regulations, fintech companies are intensifying their overseas market strategies to seek diversified revenue growth [13][14]. - Xinye Technology's international business revenue reached 25% of total revenue, with significant growth in loan balances in Indonesia and the Philippines [13][14]. - Yirendai is also expanding its overseas presence, with expectations of international revenue contributing 4% by 2025 and over 10% by 2026 [14][15].