Vivek Aggarwal Appointed FATF Vice-President (2026-27 Term)

India has never held a leadership post at the world’s top anti-money-laundering watchdog. That changed on 1 July 2026.

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First for India at the FATF

Vivek Aggarwal

Elected Vice-President, Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Term

July 2026 – June 2027

Replaces

Giles Thomson

Current post

Secretary, Ministry of Culture

Prior role

Head, FIU-IND

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Key Facts

• Vivek Aggarwal, an Indian Administrative Service officer, was elected Vice-President of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force).
• His term runs from July 2026 to June 2027.
• He replaced outgoing Vice-President Giles Thomson.
• This is the first time an Indian has held this post, since India joined the FATF as a full member in 2010.
• Aggarwal currently serves as Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. He previously headed India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND).

Why It Matters

The FATF is the global standard-setting body for fighting money laundering and terror financing, headquartered in Paris. A Vice-President seat gives India a stronger voice in shaping these global rules — not just following them.

Test Yourself

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1. Vivek Aggarwal was appointed Vice-President of which international body in 2026?

World Bank

WTO

IMF

FATF (Financial Action Task Force)

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