Kontiki Finance Limited Prepares for Growth and Expansion With Q2’s Digital Lending Solutions

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Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO) announces its partnership with Kontiki Finance Limited, a microfinance firm based in Fiji. The collaboration will utilize Q2's cloud-based solutions, including Q2 Originate™, Q2 Loan Servicing™, and Q2 Collections™, to modernize and enhance Kontiki's operations. With a funding capacity of USD 110 million, Kontiki aims to expand into new markets across the Pacific Islands. The transition from a legacy banking system to Q2’s scalable platform is expected to boost customer experience and operational efficiency, positioning Kontiki for scalable growth.

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• Strategic partnership with Kontiki Finance as Q2's first customer in the Pacific Islands.
• Deployment of Q2's cloud-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Kontiki Finance's USD 110 million funding capacity positions it for growth in new markets.

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Kontiki Finance scales up for expansion into new markets throughout Oceania with Q2’s cloud-based solutions, Q2 Originate™, Q2 Loan Servicing™ and Q2 Collections™

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, announced today that Kontiki Finance Limited (KFL), a USD $110 million, multi-ethnic microfinance company based in Fiji, will modernise and future-proof its finance business using the Q2 loan management and origination solutions. The move will enable rapid, scalable business growth for Kontiki Finance Limited to enter new markets throughout the Pacific Islands and beyond. Kontiki Finance Limited is Q2’s first customer in the Pacific Islands.

Established in 2015 as an alternative to large, traditional banks and finance companies, KFL is a Fijian-majority owned company that provides consumers and small businesses with competitive access to smaller loans for terms between 12 and 84 months. It specialises in personal loans, vehicle loans, business loans and term deposits.

KFL will replace its legacy banking system with Q2’s cloud-native, API-first, configurable and scalable loan management system and loan origination system. It will deploy several Q2 solutions, including Q2 Originate™, Q2 Loan Servicing™ and Q2 Collections™. Q2’s fast, flexible digitised platform will enhance the customer experience, increase internal productivity, enable greater speed to market and reduce technology and operational risk for Kontiki Finance Limited.

Its Chief Financial Officer David Oliver said, “We’re growing rapidly, and we needed a digital partner to carry out our vision for growth throughout Fiji, Samoa and Oceania. Q2 quickly emerged as the ideal digital partner due to its unified, innovative cloud platform, which fully digitises loan origination and loan servicing. Additionally, Q2’s credibility with its existing customers – including Harmoney and Latitude – spoke volumes about its modern technology, innovation and scalability for expansion into new markets. We’re excited about extending our business model more widely as we move forward with Q2.”

Q2’s Senior Regional Sales Manager APAC Simon Heeringa said, “Q2 is particularly pleased to partner with Kontiki Finance Limited. Today’s announcement is an important strategic step for KFL as we help drive the expansion of its unique and important niche-area funding model. We look forward to helping Kontiki Finance Limited grow its business and enable a more efficient, streamlined lending experience for customers and employees.

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• Consumer Lending https://www.q2.com/consumer/consumer-lending,
• Commercial Onboarding https://www.q2.com/commercial/acquire-and-onboarding
• Digital Banking https://www.q2.com/consumer/digital-banking

About Q2 Holdings, Inc.

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance, and fintech companies in the U.S. and internationally. Q2 enables its financial institutions and fintech companies to provide comprehensive, secure, data-driven digital client engagement solutions – from consumers to small businesses and corporate clients. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Q2 has offices throughout the world and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the stock symbol QTWO. To learn more, please visit Q2.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up-to-date.

About Kontiki Finance

Kontiki Finance Limited is a South Pacific Stock Exchange-listed finance business. It offers competitive loans for new and used vehicles, debt consolidation and equity release loans. Services provided by Kontiki are local, secure and innovative with a focus on delivering the best possible financial solutions to customers. The company is fully licensed and regulated by the Reserve Bank of Fiji.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Carly Baker

Q2 Holdings, Inc.

+1 210-391-1706

Carly.baker@q2.com

Kath Reade

Kontiki Finance

Katherine.reade@kontikifinance.com

Source: Q2 Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Q2's partnership with Kontiki Finance Limited?

The partnership marks Q2's entry into the Pacific Islands market, enabling Kontiki Finance Limited to modernize its operations with advanced cloud-based solutions.

What solutions will Kontiki Finance implement from Q2 Holdings?

Kontiki Finance will implement Q2 Originate™, Q2 Loan Servicing™, and Q2 Collections™ to improve its lending processes.

How much funding does Kontiki Finance Limited have?

Kontiki Finance Limited has a funding capacity of USD 110 million.

Which markets does Kontiki Finance plan to expand into?

Kontiki Finance plans to expand into new markets throughout the Pacific Islands.