Cannabis Banking Bootcamp: Fundamentals & Regulatory Developments

Wednesday, February 25 1 PM EST | 90 Minutes

This comprehensive webinar is designed to provide practical insight into the realities of banking the legal cannabis industry, with a special focus on recent regulatory developments. Led by Green Check’s subject matter experts, this session draws on experience collaborating with more than 185 community, regional, and national financial institutions to develop compliant, efficient, and profitable cannabis programs. 

Topics Covered:

  • Essential terminology: cannabis/marijuana/hemp/intoxicating hemp, THC/CBD
  • The cannabis market opportunity in the U.S.
  • Federal and state cannabis law, guidance, and regulations
  • The legal and regulatory outlook for cannabis banking in 2026
  • Expert summary of H.R. 5371: purpose, key provisions, and timeline
  • Defining cannabis businesses and identifying their needs
  • Locating and onboarding cannabis businesses
  • Ongoing monitoring and working with your examiner
  • How financial institutions can prepare for the regulatory shift

Q&A Session

Ask the questions most relevant to your institution and get expert guidance on navigating this evolving landscape.

Takeaways

  • Copies of all presentation materials
  • 90-day access to the recording 

Who Should Attend:

  • CEOs
  • CFOs
  • COOs
  • Compliance, BSA/AML and Risk Officers
  • General Counsel
  • Branch Operations Managers
  • Business Development Teams
  • Lending Officers
  • Marketing and Communications Teams
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Presenters

Stacy Litke

VP, Banking Programs, Green Check

Stacy Litke is VP of Banking Programs at Green Check Verified with decades of experience in the financial services industry.  Time spent in retail, lending, operations, and technology — and from the seats of a community banker, fintech executive, and consultant — has provided Stacy with a comprehensive view of the industry.  Prior to joining Green Check, Stacy was SVP of Operations for a Massachusetts-based, $900 million institution.  Today, she uses her collective experience to help financial institutions with compliant cannabis banking programs.