The cannabis banking conundrum: Risks, regulations, and what’s next

With a new administration in office, speculation is running high on what the future holds for financial institutions working within the cannabis-related business (CRB) industry.

Today’s guest is Kevin Gulledge, Senior Risk Management Consultant at Abrigo and a seasoned expert in financial compliance. With extensive experience guiding banks and credit unions through the challenges of serving CRBs, Kevin brings valuable insight into the regulatory and operational hurdles financial institutions face.

In this episode, we’ll break down the current speculation surrounding cannabis banking under the new administration, what we’re hearing from bankers on the front lines, and any proposals in the pipeline that could impact financial institutions. Plus, we’ll explore the unknowns—those lingering uncertainties that could shape the future of CRB banking.

Helpful links:

CRB insights webpage: MJBizDaily | Cannabis Industry Financial & Legal News

Podcast: Banking on cannabis: Breaking down the SAFER Banking Act 

Whitepaper: Providing financial services to cannabis-related businesses

Blog: Cannabis lending for financial institutions: Best practices

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Ahead of the curve: A banker’s podcast

Looking for ideas, tips, and best practices to take your financial institution to the next level? Look no further than this podcast featuring insights from banking leaders and advisors across the industry. We’ll tackle a range of topics — technology implementation, loan grading, banking cannabis, and more to ensure you stay ahead of the curve in this fast-changing environment.

You can find all episodes of the podcast on abrigo.com or on your favorite podcast app or platform.