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ARIFAC successfully launches the 2025 AML/CFT Certification program.
New regulatory guidelines for Fintech reporting released for Q1 2025.
Join our upcoming national level webinar on Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) compliance.
Developing best practices papers and typology reports for member institutions.
Collaborative efforts to leverage expertise of the private sector in financial integrity.

India’s AML/CFT Capability Platform
Supported by FIU India

ARIFAC is an industry collaboration platform established to strengthen AML/CFT compliance capacity, knowledge sharing, and professional training across India’s financial and non-financial reporting entities. The initiative operates with guidance from the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) and aims to build a structured ecosystem for training, certification, policy dialogue, and industry collaboration on financial crime prevention.
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Tracking strategic dialogues and regional workshops strengthening India's financial integrity.

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In-person Meeting

4th National Chapter Meeting

December 10, 2025, Mumbai
Hosted by IAMAI
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In-person Meeting

3rd National Chapter Meeting

July 24, 2024, Mumbai
Hosted by Citibank NA India
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In-person Meeting

2nd National Chapter Meeting

October 19, 2023, Mumbai
Hosted by Standard Chartered Bank
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In-person Meeting

Inaugural National Chapter Meeting

August 4, 2023, New Delhi
Hosted by Paytm
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Certification Framework

A tiered competency model designed to standardize financial integrity expertise across the national ecosystem.

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Certified AML & Financial Crime Professional – India (Level 1)

Specialized certification for reporting entities in the Indian financial sector.

  • Foundations of AML, CFT & Sanctions
  • KYC, CDD & Onboarding Controls
  • Financial Crime Typologies
  • Regulatory Landscape (India & Global)
  • AML Governance, Roles & Professional Journey
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Our Network

Institutional Membership

ARIFAC unites the entire ecosystem of reporting entities under a common governance framework.

Banking Institutions

Public, Private, and Foreign Banks operating in India.

NBFCs

Non-Banking Financial Companies across all tiers.

Insurance

Life and General Insurance companies.

Securities Markets

Brokerages, Depositories, and Mutual Funds.

VDA Ecosystem

Virtual Digital Asset exchanges and custodians.

DNFBP

Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions.

Technology Providers

RegTech and FinTech solution providers.

ARIFAC Membership

Access exclusive working groups, typology reports, and direct regulatory feedback channels.

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Collaboration

Engagement Models

Structured platforms for industry-wide dialogue, policy formulation, and operational problem-solving.

Sectoral Roundtables

Focused discussions on sector-specific compliance challenges.

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Workshops

Hands-on training sessions on operational procedures.

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Policy Consultations

Consolidated industry feedback on draft regulations.

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Typology Briefings

Updates on emerging financial crime trends and methods.

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Working Groups

Task forces dedicated to solving specific industry issues.

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Events

Annual Meet 2025

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Training

Training Session L2

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Community

Volunteer Recognition

Partnerships

Strategic Ecosystem

Operating under the aegis of IAMAI, with strategic guidance from FIU-IND and collaboration with key regulators.

Strategic Guidance

Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND)

Knowledge Partners

Leading Law Firms
Global Consultancies
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Resources

Knowledge Hub

Latest research, guidance, and regulatory updates.

Public
Jan 2025
Report

Annual State of Compliance Report 2025

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Dec 2024
Guidance

Guidance Note on VDA Travel Rule Implementation

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Nov 2024
Whitepaper

Typologies of Trade-Based Money Laundering

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Oct 2024
Case Study

Case Study: Mule Account Networks

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Sep 2024
Webinar

RBI Master Direction Updates Webinar

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Public
Aug 2024
Newsletter

ARIFAC Monthly Newsletter - August

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