Cannabis Banking Workshop: Two live sessions designed for financial institutions and cannabis operators

September 8, 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

 Thursday, September 25, 2025

 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET each day

 Live webinar and Q&A

 Virtual event

 Free to Attend

Why this workshop matters

With cannabis rescheduling back on the table, many financial institutions are reassessing lending strategy, risk, and compliance. This two part workshop delivers practical insight from leaders who have built and advised real programs. You will leave with clear steps you can act on right away.


Who should attend

 • Bank and credit union executives

 • Risk, compliance, BSA, and AML leaders

 • Lending, treasury, and business services teams

 • Cannabis operators and finance leaders seeking stronger banking relationships


Session One

Moving Toward Cannabis Rescheduling: What This Means for Financial Institutions and Cannabis Lending

 Date Wednesday, September 24, 2025

 Time 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET


What you will learn

 • Why rescheduling is critical from a cannabis lending perspective

 • What rescheduling means for compliance and risk management

 • Common misconceptions among financial institutions and cannabis businesses

 • Practical steps to prepare your institution or business for regulatory change


Speakers

 Bob Hoban – Co Founder and Chairman, CTrust

 Chris Van Dyck – Partner, Cogent Law Group

Register for Session One

Session Two

Building a Resilient Cannabis Banking Program

 Date Thursday, September 25, 2025

 Time 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET


What you will learn

 • How to secure board and senior management engagement

 • Risks and realities of cannabis banking programs

 • Key objectives for financial institutions including deposits, customer growth, fees, and loans

 • Regulatory expectations and how to meet them including FinCEN guidance and Cole Memo context

 • Pricing for sustainability and competitive positioning

 • How to structure BSA and business services teams across sales, compliance, treasury, and operations

 • Best practices for policies, procedures, filings, and software integration

 • What to expect from audits and ongoing compliance reviews


Speakers

 Danielle Boyle, CCBP, CBPA – Specialty Banking Manager, Dart Bank

 Chris Van Dyck  – Partner, Cogent Law Group

Register for Session Two

What you will gain

• A clear understanding of how rescheduling may affect lending, risk, and compliance

 • A practical framework to strengthen or launch a cannabis banking program

 • Insights into pricing, staffing, technology, and audit readiness

 • Direct guidance from experienced legal and banking leaders

FAQs

  • Do I need to register for both sessions separately?

    Yes. Each session has its own unique registration page

  • Will recordings be provided?

    Yes. Registrants will receive the recording and slides for the session they register for.

  • Is this relevant for early stage institutions?

     Yes. The workshop is designed for both institutions just exploring cannabis banking and those scaling existing programs.

  • Can I submit questions?

     Yes. You can submit questions during registration or live.

Presented by

Cogent Law Group

 Advisors to financial institutions and cannabis businesses on regulatory compliance, licensing, program design, and growth.


Register here for Session One — September 24:

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Register here for Session Two — September 25:

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