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Global FinTech Funding Drops Amid Rising Vulnerabilities

10/17/2025

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In 2023, global FinTech funding fell to $39.2 billion, even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns of vulnerabilities in global financial markets.
PricewaterhouseCoopers India (PwC India) reports that India's FinTech sector has more than 10,200 companies and faces vulnerabilities from skilled-labor shortages and third-party dependencies.
As digital payments grow, cybersecurity is essential for sustainable growth.
The IMF urges policymakers to address these issues promptly.

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In 2023, global FinTech funding fell to $39.2 billion, even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns of vulnerabilities in global financial markets.
PricewaterhouseCoopers India (PwC India) reports that India's FinTech sector has more than 10,200 companies and faces vulnerabilities from skilled-labor shortages and third-party dependencies.
As digital payments grow, cybersecurity is essential for sustainable growth.
The IMF urges policymakers to address these issues promptly.