November Cannabis Banking and Regulatory Update

Cannabis Banking: November 2024 Legal and Regulatory Update

Thursday, November 21, 2024 1 PM ET | 90 Minutes

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The majority of U.S. states now have some form of legal cannabis program, and cannabis reform is being freshly debated at the federal level.  Additionally, the November elections could significantly impact the cannabis market at both the state and federal levels. It’s critical for financial institutions to stay on top of the legal and regulatory landscape around cannabis banking—whether they are currently offering services to the industry or not. 

To provide banking leaders with a consolidated and highly informative overview of the most significant current and anticipated changes, we are hosting the complimentary webinar “Cannabis Banking: November 2024 Legal and Regulatory Update.”

Hosted by Green Check experts this 90-minute event covers the following topics:

  • How the November elections could impact the legal cannabis market
  • The status of potential rescheduling, decriminalization, and federal legalization efforts
  • State updates: legalization, expansion, growth
  • Recent comments from the examiner community
  • Current legal and regulatory considerations for financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses – including hemp-derived cannabinoids
  • How the compliance obligation may change with broader legislation
  • How to future-proof a cannabis-banking program

Additionally, this event incorporates question breaks to answer the questions most relevant to your institution.

Takeaways

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

Audience

  • Board members
  • CEO
  • CFO
  • Compliance and risk officers
  • Branch operations managers
  • Business development teams
  • Lending officers
  • Marketing and communications teams
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Presenters

Paul Dunford

Co-Founder and VP of Knowledge, Green Check

Paul is a co-founder of Green Check Verified, where he is the VP of Knowledge. Paul oversees the development and management of compliance programs for Green Check Verified’s clients, with a focus on state-level compliance as well as compliance around federal guidance.

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.

Tyler Klimas

Principal / Founder, Leaf Street Strategies

Tyler Klimas is the founder of Leaf Street Strategies and previously served as Nevada’s chief cannabis regulator, leading its billion-dollar cannabis market growth. He was the first executive director of Nevada’s regulatory agency and helped establish the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), later serving as its president and expanding its influence. Klimas also has experience as a Capitol Hill lobbyist, advocating for both public and private sector interests.