Michael Peters

Michael Peters has more than 30 years of professional experience and is recognized nationally and internationally by law enforcement, regulatory authorities and representatives of private companies and supranational organizations as an expert in the field of crime prevention. Michael has particular expertise in the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions law. 

Michael is a former detective and investigator at the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (“BKA”). He has also served as deputy head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (“FIU”) and worked in the anti-financial crime (“AFC”) unit of a major German international bank. As an experienced manager of approximately 200 successfully completed projects, he has a broad range of experience and diverse perspectives that are valuable in supporting clients.

Michael’s main areas of expertise include managing externally commissioned investigations and advising obligated parties under the Money Laundering Act and various authorities. With his interdisciplinary and experienced team, he specializes in supporting clients in preventing rule violations; increasing effectiveness and efficiency by incorporating new technological possibilities; providing anticipatory and future-oriented advice in AML-related change processes; and eliminating findings by regulatory authorities.

In addition to client advisory, Michael works as a lecturer in training institutions, presents at specialist conferences or symposia and moderates these events. He also volunteers for the Bundesverband Geldwäscheprävention e.V. (“BGP”) and is a member of the Bund Deutscher Kriminalbeamter (“BDK”). Additionally, Michael has authored specialist books, articles and commentaries.