FATF appoints Mr. Giles Thomson, Director at UK HM Treasury as its next President (2026–2028), succeeding Ms. Elisa de Anda Madrazo on 1 July 2026, after serving as Vice-President since July 2025

Mr Thomson is currently the Director of the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation and Economic Crime at HM Treasury and Head of the UK delegation to the FATF. He has over 20 years of experience in the UK civil service and previously served as co-chair of FATF’s Global Network Coordination Group. His appointment was confirmed during the FATF Plenary held in February 2026…