January Cannabis Banking Bootcamp
WEBINAR
Thursday, January 19th, 2023 1 PM EST | 150 Minutes
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Green Check’s Cannabis Banking Bootcamp is a two-hour intensive course, followed by a half-hour optional special topics session, that prepares banking professionals to engage with the legal cannabis industry. Taught by Green Check’s subject matter experts, and regulatory professionals that have worked with nearly 100 banks and credit unions to develop efficient and profitable cannabis programs, you will gain practical insight into the realities of banking the industry.
The Fundamentals of Cannabis Banking (120 minutes)
- Essential terminology: cannabis/marijuana/hemp, THC/CBD
- The cannabis market opportunity in the U.S.
- Defining cannabis businesses and identifying their needs
- Federal and state cannabis law, guidance, and regulations
- FinCEN’s 2014 marijuana banking guidance: what you need to know
- Locating and onboarding cannabis businesses
- Ongoing monitoring and working with your examiner
An Inside Look at Republic Bank of Arizona’s Program
Frank Smith, SVP of Operations at Republic Bank of Arizona, is one of the leading experts on cannabis banking having built multiple programs. He will join us to share insights on why and how RBOA is seeing exceptional growth of their cannabis line of business.
Takeaways
- Copies of all presentation materials
- A cannabis banking policy template
- A copy of the sample financial model developed during the session
- A copy of the sample risk assessment questions
- 90-day access to a recording of both sessions
Who Should Attend:
- Board members
- CEO
- CFO
- Compliance and risk officers
- Branch operations managers
- Business development teams
- Lending officers
- Marketing and communications teams
Presented By

Frank Smith
SVP of Operations
Republic Bank of Arizona

Paul Dunford
Co-Founder and VP of Knowledge
Green Check Verified

Julie Mott
Director, Program Implementations
Green Check Verified