Description

Momentum around cannabis legalization is not only reshaping legal frameworks but is also fostering a more informed and open conversation about the responsible and equitable regulation of this once-controversial substance. Today, 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized adult-use cannabis, creating unprecedented opportunities for bankers across the country to establish new customer relationships and develop new lines of business.

Designed for bankers already serving this industry, as well as those who are simply “canna-curious," this webinar will explore the prospects for federal cannabis reform in the 2024 election year and offer valuable insights for banking this evolving industry and gaining a competitive advantage. 

  • Understand how the changing political and business landscape impacts cannabis businesses so bankers can gain a competitive advantage as the market continues to evolve.
  • Learn how the economics of cannabis banking can create long term financial growth for their financial institution – from low-cost deposits to earning assets.
  • Gain insights about what cannabis operators are seeking from their financial institution partners.
  • Understand how technology can be deployed to reduce risk and improve compliance outcomes and the overall customer experience.

Webinar Details

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT

Instructor(s)

Tony Repanich

President & CEO - Shield Compliance

Having served as a senior executive at a community bank for 25 years, Tony has in-depth knowledge of the banking industry and the regulatory and compliance requirements for high-risk industries. Today he brings that knowledge to financial institutions serving and considering serving the legal cannabis industry.

Jeremy Berke

Cultivated News - Founder, Editor-In-Chief

Jeremy is a longtime journalist covering the financial, public health, and policy implications of one of the biggest social changes of our generation: The legalization of cannabis. Jeremy is the founder and editor-in-chief of Cultivated News, a daily newsletter for cannabis industry professionals. Prior to that, Jeremy launched the cannabis vertical at Business Insider, where he wrote market-moving scoops, features, and analysis about the biggest companies and characters shaping the future of the burgeoning cannabis industry. His work has been widely published, and he's appeared on NBC, CNN, Fox News, and more to discuss his work. Outside of his work, Jeremy is an MBA student at Columbia Business School where he's focused on learning more about media, journalism, and cannabis topics.

Natalie Fertig

Politico Reporter - Policy and Politics

Natalie is a policy and politics reporter at POLITICO in Washington, D.C. She reports primarily on cannabis, Western politics, veterans, and Native Americans.

About Shield Compliance

Shield Compliance transforms how financial institutions serve the legal cannabis market. Its purpose-built BSA/AML compliance management software solution sits behind the financial institution to simplify compliance, automate processes across multiple data sources, create efficiencies, unlock new revenue, and scale operations. With real-time monitoring and comprehensive reporting capabilities, Shield Compliance sets the standard for compliance excellence in cannabis banking.