India's Vivek Aggarwal Appointed FATF Vice President, a First for the Country
The appointment is seen as a landmark recognition of India’s role in global anti-money laundering efforts, officials said.
- On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force selected Culture Ministry Secretary Vivek Aggarwal as its next Vice-President for the 2026-27 term, succeeding Giles Thomson on July 1, 2026.
- Aggarwal previously headed India's delegation to the FATF and served as Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit , with prior roles in the Department of Revenue and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- This leadership role strengthens India's focus on dismantling illicit financial systems and combating terrorist financing networks globally, utilizing Aggarwal's expertise to advance the FATF's mandate across more than 200 jurisdictions.
- Following the announcement, India's Finance Ministry termed the development a "landmark recognition" of the nation's growing leadership in global anti-money laundering efforts, placing an Indian official at the apex of the standard-setting body.
- Delegates from the FATF's Global Network gathered in Paris from June 17 to 19 to discuss evolving threats, while the Plenary removed Algeria and Namibia from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring.
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Vivek Aggarwal appointed Financial Action Task Force vice-president
Currently serving as Secretary in Culture Ministry, Aggarwal’s selection is a significant development for India’s role in global financial governance and efforts to strengthen international cooperation on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and illicit financial flows
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