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Cannabis Banking 101: Fundamentals, Legalities, and Limitations

Cannabis Banking 101: Fundamentals, Legalities, and Limitations
FormatSelf-Paced | On-Demand
Sessions1
Per session60 Minutes
Attendance CertificateIncluded

Compliance Requirements in the Cannabis Banking Industry. Explore the Fundamentals, Compliance, and Limitations

In an industry known for its fast-paced changes. While it remains illegal under federal law to manufacture, distribute, or dispense marijuana, many states have legalized it for either medical or recreational purposes. Additionally, since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, most states have legalized hemp and hemp-derived CBD. This patchwork of competing federal and state laws makes it difficult for financial institutions to confidently offer their products and services to this industry.

Understanding cannabis banking is crucial for career growth. Learn about compliance requirements and profitable practices in this expanding industry.

Regulatory compliance expert Michael Christians will lead this informative session on navigating the regulatory landscape for banking cannabis-related businesses.

What You'll Learn:

  • Explore compliance challenges facing cannabis banking.
  • Receive guidance regarding marijuana-related businesses.
  • Receive guidance regarding hemp-related businesses.
  • Understand the importance of state law considerations.
What We'll Cover

Course Outline

  • Explore compliance challenges facing cannabis banking.
  • Receive guidance regarding marijuana-related businesses.
  • Receive guidance regarding hemp-related businesses.
  • Understand the importance of state law considerations.

Meet the Expert

Michael R. Christians

Michael R. Christians

Michael Christians, the principal of Michael Christians Consulting, LLC, assists financial institutions and organizations across the country by ensuring their compliance programs conform to federal laws and regulations. Michael has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry, with a primary focus on consumer compliance. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar, where he is licensed to practice law.

Who Should Attend?

  • Board members
  • Presidents and CEOs
  • CFOs
  • Compliance and risk officers
  • Branch operations managers
  • Business development teams
  • Lending officers
  • Senior leadership teams
  • BSA compliance officers
  • Branch operations staff
  • Business development staff
  • Lawyers
  • Auditors
  • Examiners
  • Chief risk officers
  • Risk Officers,
  • Compliance officers,
  • Audit staff

Training Includes

The Cannabis Banking 101: Fundamentals, Legalities, and Limitations course includes the following:

Two Year Course Access

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  • Course access for 2 full years
  • All live sessions include access to the on-demand recording post live session

Class Experience

Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion. Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule.

Resources

Downloadable course materials to support learning

Attendance Certificate

All sessions include an Attendance Certificate

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$200.00