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Cannabis Rescheduling and Implications for Financial Institutions
Today, the DOJ took a meaningful and necessary step in formally acknowledging the medical use of cannabis in the US. Here’s what it could mean for financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses.
Meet the Banker: Tricia Ennest of Community Choice Credit Union
Tricia Ennest shares how Shield has helped them create new efficiencies and build a successful high-risk banking program.
Ep2 | Banker on Call with Tony Repanich and Cultivated Media: Navigating Cannabis Tax Season -- Insights for Operators
What does it really take to build a bank-ready cannabis business? In our first episode of Banker on Call, we break down what bankers and compliance teams look for when evaluating and onboarding cannabis clients, along with the realities of banking access for operators today.
Meet the Banker: Cody Knapp of Trustco Bank
Cody Knapp shares how Shield helped expand their cannabis banking program and meet community demand.
Meet the Banker: Jon Merrill of Evergreen Credit Union
Jon Merrill, AVP of Cannabis Operations at Evergreen Credit Union, credits Shield as a critical partner in launching and scaling their cannabis banking program.
Ep1 | Banker on Call with Tony Repanich and Cultivated Media: Building a Bank-Ready Cannabis Business
What does it really take to build a bank-ready cannabis business? In our first episode of Banker on Call, we break down what bankers and compliance teams look for when evaluating and onboarding cannabis clients, along with the realities of banking access for operators today.
Q1 Cannabis Bankers’ Quarterly: Cannabis Policy, Banking, and What's Ahead for 2026
This session will help bank and credit union executives, compliance leaders, risk officers, and business development teams better understand how shifting federal signals, including rescheduling and ongoing legislative efforts, may impact cannabis banking programs and strategic planning in the year ahead.
Events & Webinars
Attend an upcoming event to meet the Shield Compliance team or join a webinar for our latest insights and perspective.
Webinar: Aligning Banks and Cannabis Operators for the Next Phase of Industry Growth
As the cannabis industry matures, the relationship between operators and financial institutions is essential for sustainable growth.
Webinar: Unlock Growth by Serving High-Risk Industries
In this webinar, bank and credit union leaders will learn how to serve these markets while safeguarding compliance and driving profitability.
The Q4 Cannabis Bankers’ Quarterly: Data-Driven Decisions: Navigating Cannabis Market Dynamics
In this session, we’ll use Headset’s view of the industry to unpack how market dynamics differ across key states and regions.
Midwest Cannabis Markets: A New Era of Banking Partnerships
The Midwest’s cannabis industry is on a growth trajectory, with Ohio and Michigan leading the way.
Expert advice for compliant cannabis banking programs, straight to your inbox.
Meet Shield Compliance at an upcoming industry event, or join a free webinar.
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