Cannabis & Hemp Financial Services eSchool 2025
Cannabis & Hemp Financial Services eSchool 2025
Overview
Cannabusiness is booming in states all across the U.S. Whether your credit union is currently serving or planning not to serve cannabis and hemp-related businesses, it is still beneficial to understand the compliance landscape, terminology, legal risks, and operational risks associated with this growing economy.
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Schedule
February 3, 2025 // 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Agustin E. Rodriguez
During this session, we will:
- Review the basics of cannabis.
- Discuss the current state of the industry with updates on legislative initiatives, sales, and regulatory guidance.
February 4, 2025 // 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Rachel Pross
During this session, we will:
- Explore risks and rewards in serving the cannabis industry.
- Learn the nuts and bolts of building a compliant cannabis banking program for your credit union.
- Hear insights on reputation risk, cash management, fee strategy, SAFER Banking Act progress, and more.
- Understand the FinCEN Guidance and its practical application in credit unions.
February 5, 2025 // 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Deirdra O’Gorman
This session is an overview of how to manage cash in the cannabis industry. We will also explore best practices, hardware solutions, and current payment trends.
February 6, 2025 // 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Jean E. Gonnell
We will discuss the hurdles of working with cannabis companies both historically and today, with a summary of the main legislative bills currently in front of Congress. Additionally, we will review and analyze the HHS Letter related to rescheduling of marijuana to a Schedule III category, versus its current status as a Schedule I Controlled Substance.
February 6, 2025 // 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Melissa Maranda
This session will be a discussion of the various issues in developing a cannabis lending program from a BSA/AML perspective as well as delve further into more complex compliance issues, such as how to lend to a Tier II or Ancillary cannabis business. We will also discuss underwriting issues in making commercial loans to the industry as well as explore how underwriting and compliance often intertwine.
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Cannabis & Hemp Financial Services eSchool 2025
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Cannabis & Hemp Financial Services eSchool 2025 | On Demand
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Member Discounts
All credit unions are invited to register for this event. Members receive a significant discount.
Additional discounts available to member credit unions:
- Less than $50 million in assets save 20%
- Council members save 10%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-Attendee discount - Register four attendees and get the 5th free
Please include all registrations in the same order for the discount to apply
Only one discount can be applied per registration. If a registration qualifies for more than one discount, the highest-value discount will be applied.
Other non-credit union attendees should contact us to confirm eligibility.
Need help accessing member pricing? Contact 800-356-9655 or hello@americascreditunions.org.
Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
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Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. Please provide a brief explanation for the cancellation and submit via email to hello@americascreditunions.org. Cancellations received more than 7 days prior to the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee on the order total. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 7 days prior to the event. Substitutions are accepted prior to the start of the program. Additional costs may apply. Please provide the event name, current participant and new participant name to hello@americascreditunions.org.
