Vivek Aggarwal appointed Financial Action Task Force vice-president (opens original article in a new tab)

Vivek Aggarwal, India's Culture Ministry Secretary, has been appointed as the next vice-president of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the 2026-2027 term, succeeding Giles Thomson. He has led India's FATF delegation and was involved in the country's Mutual Evaluation process. The appointment is viewed as a significant development for India's role in global financial governance.

• Vivek Aggarwal appointed as FATF vice-president for 2026-2027 term
• Aggarwal succeeds Giles Thomson and leads India's FATF delegation
• India's selection seen as significant for global financial governance