Description
Cannabis Policy, Banking, and What’s Ahead for 2026
The cannabis industry closed 2025 at a pivotal moment, and 2026 is shaping up to be even more consequential for financial institutions navigating this space. Saphira Galoob, CEO of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable, will join Tony Repanich, CEO of Shield Compliance, for a timely year-back/look-ahead discussion on the state of cannabis policy in the U.S. The presentation will reflect on the major policy, regulatory, and market developments that defined cannabis in 2025 and explore what lies ahead in 2026, with a particular focus on federal cannabis rescheduling and its implications for banking.
This session will help bank and credit union executives, compliance leaders, risk officers, and business development teams better understand how shifting federal signals, including rescheduling and ongoing legislative efforts, may impact cannabis banking programs and strategic planning in the year ahead.
Topics will include:
- Key cannabis policy and regulatory developments from 2025 and what could unfold in the months ahead
- What cannabis rescheduling could mean for financial institutions, including lending and tax implications
- The evolving role of federal agencies and potential impacts on banks and credit unions
Whether you’re actively banking cannabis businesses or assessing future opportunities, this webinar will provide critical context and insight to help your institution prepare for what’s next.
Instructor(s)
Saphira Galoob
CEO - US Cannabis Roundtable
A keen strategist who prioritizes transparency and collaboration, Saphira is a leading advocate for the cannabis industry in Washington, known for pragmatic, bipartisan solutions to ensure that the cannabis industry can grow and thrive. Current and past clients include the United States Cannabis Roundtable, whose membership includes Cresco, Trulieve, Urban Gro, FTI, Fluence and others, the California Cannabis Industry Association, the Oregon Cannabis Association and a diverse set of companies seeking real results on Capitol Hill. She speaks regularly on issues of federal cannabis policy through conveners such as MJBizCon, the National Cannabis Bar Association, and Benzinga.
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.
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.