Engagement with ARIFAC
Engagement is structured to enable reporting entities and ecosystem stakeholders to actively participate in consultations, strengthen capacity, and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives aligned with AML/CFT frameworks.
ARIFAC offers two engagement pathways — Membership (Paid, for reporting entities) and Affiliate (Free, for individuals). Both provide structured access to programmes, knowledge, and the compliance network.
Capacity building and collaboration benefits for the financial intelligence ecosystem.
Benefits differ by engagement tier, with enhanced access for Members.
Regulatory Engagement
Direct participation in consultations, policy dialogues, and expert forums alongside regulators and policymakers.
Governance Participation
Full voting rights within ARIFAC — eligible to elect and be elected to the Steering Committee and Working Groups.
Closed-Door Interactions
Exclusive access to policy and regulatory closed-room sessions, structured by domain.
Training & Certification
Access to L1–L5 certification programmes at preferential member pricing.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Full access to advanced sessions led by practitioners and subject matter experts.
Webinars & Awareness
Unrestricted access to all webinars and awareness sessions.
Knowledge & Intelligence
Comprehensive access to typologies, case studies, learnings, and risk intelligence curated for the industry.
Typology & Risk Alerts
Real-time FIU-driven insights and alerts to stay ahead of emerging risks.
Reports
Full access to all ARIFAC published reports.
Participation in Reports
Preferential inclusion in whitepapers, industry reports, and key ecosystem initiatives.
Events & Summits
Participation and speaking opportunities at ARIFAC, IAMAI, PCI and FCC-organised summits (e.g. N-SAFE and GFF).
Ecosystem Directory
Full access to the directory of member institutions and certified professionals.
Brand Visibility
Recognised as an ARIFAC Member across the website and all publications.
Member / Affliate Responsibilities
Members are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and compliance.
- Maintain confidentiality of discussions and shared information
- Ensure compliance with applicable AML/CFT laws and regulatory obligations
- Avoid misuse of ARIFAC platforms, forums, or affiliation
- Act in good faith and contribute constructively to industry discussions
Members must not disclose sensitive regulatory or transaction-related information, including Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR)-related discussions or any confidential compliance data.
Validity & Renewal
- Membership is valid for a year from the date of onboarding and will be renewed annually
- Membership is subject to renewal in accordance with ARIFAC policies
- Access may be restricted upon expiry until renewal is completed
Fees
Membership fees are determined by your organisation's self-declared annual turnover or Assets Under Management (AUM), as applicable. All fees are exclusive of taxes and subject to revision.
Turnover-Based
| Turnover ₹ | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 Cr | ₹25,000 + taxes |
| 5–25 Cr | ₹50,000 + taxes |
| 25–100 Cr | ₹1,00,000 + taxes |
| 100–500 Cr | ₹1,50,000 + taxes |
| 500–2,000 Cr | ₹3,00,000 + taxes |
| Above 2,000 Cr | ₹5,00,000 + taxes |
AUM-Based
| AUM ₹ | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 Cr | ₹25,000 + taxes |
| 500–1,000 Cr | ₹50,000 + taxes |
| 1,000–10,000 Cr | ₹1,00,000 + taxes |
| 10,000–50,000 Cr | ₹1,50,000 + taxes |
| 50,000–1,00,000 Cr | ₹3,00,000 + taxes |
| Above 1,00,000 Cr | ₹5,00,000 + taxes |