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

September 2, 2025
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

 12:00–1:00 PM ET

 Live Webinar + Q&A

 Virtual Event – Free to Attend

REGISTER NOW – FREE

With cannabis rescheduling back on the table, many financial institutions are re-examining what this means for their lending strategies, risk management, and compliance obligations. This timely webinar will provide clarity on the opportunities and challenges of cannabis rescheduling, offering practical guidance for both financial institutions and cannabis-related businesses (CRBs).



Hear directly from leading experts in cannabis law and finance on why rescheduling matters, what to expect, and how to prepare. Whether you’re a bank, credit union, or cannabis operator, this session will equip you with the insights needed to navigate change with confidence.

Attendees will learn:

  • Why rescheduling is critical from a cannabis lending perspective

  • What rescheduling means from a compliance and risk management standpoint

  • Common misconceptions financial institutions and CRBs hold about rescheduling

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

Meet the Speakers

Bob Hoban
Co-Founder & Chairman, CTrust
Bob Hoban is an accomplished legal and business professional with extensive experience in cannabis law, finance, and international regulation. He has overseen $1B+ in financial transactions and provided regulatory counsel to more than 30 state and international governments. Bob frequently lectures worldwide and has been featured in outlets such as Forbes and CNN. His unique combination of regulatory expertise and business leadership makes him one of the most sought-after advisors in the cannabis industry. In addition to his advisory work, Bob serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of CTrust.

Chris Van Dyck
Partner, Cogent Law Group
As a Partner at Cogent Law Group, Chris Van Dyck brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience in cannabis banking, both as a financial regulatory attorney and as a general counsel and BSA officer at a financial institution. With a deep understanding of compliance and regulatory expectations, including the 2014 FinCEN guidance, Chris has helped build and scale a successful cannabis banking program that became a major revenue driver. Today, he advises financial institutions on launching and managing compliant cannabis banking programs, mitigating risk, and driving growth in this high-opportunity sector.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET (45 minutes + 15-minute Q&A)
💻 Where: Virtual Event (Free to Attend)

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