NEWS
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.
Strengthening AML/CFT Capabilities

Through Structured Engagement

ARIFAC's programs enable collaboration, capacity building, and regulatory alignment across India's financial and digital ecosystem.

Through consultations, training initiatives, working groups, and knowledge-led engagement, ARIFAC brings together reporting entities, fintech platforms, technology providers, and ecosystem stakeholders to address evolving financial crime risks and strengthen implementation readiness.

Program Areas

Diverse engagement formats tailored for ecosystem strengthening.

Industry Consultations

Structured consultations and closed-room discussions on AML/CFT operational challenges, emerging risks, and implementation perspectives.

Closed-door roundtables
Multi-stakeholder consultations
Thematic discussions on emerging risks
Sector-specific implementation dialogues

Training & Capacity Building

Programs to strengthen internal capabilities across compliance, risk, legal, operations, and business functions.

Foundational and advanced AML/CFT programs
Role-based training modules
Institutional capability-building initiatives
Continuous learning programs

Certification & Learning Pathways

Structured learning pathways to build internal expertise and support professional development of AML/CFT teams.

Certification-linked learning programs
Role-based progression pathways
Participation tracking and learning completion
Integration with ARIFAC learning ecosystem

Working Groups

Focused forums for collaborative problem-solving and knowledge exchange on specific financial crime prevention themes.

Typologies and emerging risk groups
Digital onboarding and KYC challenges
Fraud and transaction monitoring practices
Reporting and compliance implementation

Knowledge Sessions & Webinars

Regular sessions bringing together industry experts and practitioners to share insights on evolving risks and trends.

Expert-led webinars
Thematic briefings
Sectoral knowledge sessions
Case-based discussions

Flagship Engagements

Larger ecosystem engagements to enable broader industry participation and collaboration on financial integrity.

National-level summits and forums
Sector-focused roundtables
Collaborative industry initiatives
Multi-stakeholder special programs

Upcoming Programs

ProgramTypeDateAction
N-SAFE: National Summit on Anti-Financial Crime EnforcementFlagship Event6 April 2026Register →
OVDs, Digital Verification & V-CIP EnablementTraining SessionApril 2026Register →
STR Filing and TypologiesTraining SessionApril 2026Register →
Cross-Border AML: Managing Risk Across Jurisdictions, Counterparties & Data FlowsTraining SessionApril 2026Register →
Strengthening Transparency and Infrastructure in the Derivatives MarketTraining SessionMay 2026Register →
CDD and Verification: Customer Due Diligence in PracticeTraining SessionMay 2026Register →

Past Programs

ProgramTypeDate
PMLA Requirements, Screening & Transaction Monitoring for PAsTraining Session22 Jan 2026
Follow-up Q&A: PMLA Requirements, Screening & Transaction Monitoring for PAsTraining Session27 Jan 2026
Central KYC Records Registry – Compliance by REs, Issues & ChallengesTraining Session30 Jan 2026
Artificial Intelligence in AML, Fraud Monitoring & Compliance FunctionsTraining Session20 Feb 2026
AML and Compliance in Mutual Fund IndustryTraining Session27 Feb 2026

Past Annual Meetings

MeetingDateLocationLink
4th National Chapter MeetingDecember 10, 2025MumbaiView →
3rd National Chapter MeetingJuly 24, 2024MumbaiView →
2nd National Chapter MeetingOctober 19, 2023MumbaiView →
Inaugural National Chapter MeetingAugust 4, 2023New DelhiView →

Who Should Participate

Banks and NBFCs
Payment Aggregators and fintech platforms
Insurance and capital market entities
Virtual Digital Asset service providers
RegTech and compliance technology providers
Compliance officers, MLROs, risk and legal professionals

How to Participate

Participation in ARIFAC programs is available to members, with selected sessions open to invited stakeholders.

Important Note

Access to specific programs, working groups, training pathways, or consultations may be subject to eligibility, participation criteria, and availability.

Disclaimer

ARIFAC programs are intended for industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. They do not constitute legal advice, regulatory guidance, or compliance certification. Participants are advised to refer to applicable laws and official regulatory communications for compliance requirements.