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India to hold FATF vice-presidency for first time
Published 19 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis India is set to assume the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, with Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the
Synopsis India is set to assume the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, with Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the role from July 2026 to June 2027. This significant elevation reflects India's robust anti-money laundering framework and its contributions to global financial security. Aggarwal will support the FATF president in advancing the organization's mission to combat illicit financial activities worldwide.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 10:59 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 7:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis India is set to assume the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, with Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the role from July 2026 to June 2027. This significant elevation reflects India's robust anti-money laundering framework and its contributions to global financial security.
Aggarwal will support the FATF president in advancing the organization's mission to combat illicit financial activities worldwide.