India Gets First FATF Vice-President: Vivek Aggarwal
Why in the news
An Indian now holds a top leadership post at the Financial Action Task Force, a first for the country, and a milestone for India’s role in global financial governance.
Key facts
- Body: Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
- Post: Vice-President, held by India for the first time.
- Person: Vivek Aggarwal.
- Term: July 2026 to June 2027.
- Focus: combating money laundering and terror financing.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | India (first time) |
| Office-holder | Vivek Aggarwal |
| Tenure | July 2026 – June 2027 |
Exam angle
- Name and post: Vivek Aggarwal, FATF Vice-President.
- FATF deals with money laundering and terror financing.