1994-Batch IAS Officer Vivek Aggarwal Appointed FATF Vice President

Summary

India has been appointed the vice presidency of the Financial Action Task Force, a global body that sets standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, has been appointed as the vice president of the body, succeeding UK national Giles Thomson. He will serve in this role from July 2026 to June 2027, assisting the president in steering the organisation's work.