On May 31, 2021, Andrey Novikov notified the Board of Directors of Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc., of his decision to resign as a member of the Board and as Secretary of the Company, effective as of June 1, 2021. Following his resignation Mr. Novikov has continued to serve as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Novikov’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices related to his decision not to stand for re-election.