Free: The Cannabis Bankers' Quarterly: Cannabis Reform in the Second Trump Administration
Hear from cannabis industry insiders about what to expect in 2025
Description
The legal cannabis market in the U.S. remains in a state of rapid growth and increasing complexity. Today, 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized adult-use cannabis, and medical cannabis is legal in several others. However, cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, creating a significant barrier for businesses in terms of banking, taxation, and interstate commerce.
In 2025, the industry is expected to see continued growth, but with the transition to a new Administration and a new Congress, uncertainty is the name of the game when it comes to policy changes at the federal level. What we do know is that challenges like regulatory hurdles, competition from the still-strong illicit market, and the complex patchwork of state laws will continue to shape the cannabis banking landscape.
Designed for bankers already serving this industry and those who are “canna-curious," this webinar will take a deeper look at the politics surrounding cannabis reform in 2025, what to expect on the rescheduling front, and steps bankers should take now to ensure they are positioned competitively in what could be a year of significant change.
Instructor(s)
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.
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
Founder - Cultivated Media
I'm a journalist and founder of Cultivated Media, a newsletter bringing you inside the emerging cannabis industry. I was formerly a senior reporter at Business Insider where I launched and led the cannabis beat. Beyond my journalism work, I'm an MBA student at Columbia Business School.
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.