India’s senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal is appointed as vice president of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), marking the first time an Indian holds that role, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Multiple outlets report that the FATF selection happens during the FATF plenary in Paris from 17 to 19 June, where member countries pick the next vice president. Aggarwal is set to succeed Giles Thomson of the United Kingdom, who has held the position since July 2025.
Sources also describe Aggarwal’s background in roles linked to financial oversight and compliance, including leading India’s FATF-related work and heading the Financial Intelligence Unit, as part of his prior experience. The appointment is presented in the context of ongoing international efforts to strengthen regimes against money laundering and terrorist financing and to improve global financial integrity. The reports do not provide details on a specific start date or term length beyond the succession arrangement.
