Scaling Cannabis Banking Programs: Operational Models That Work

September 9th: 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Federal AB

As more financial institutions evaluate cannabis banking opportunities, the challenge is no longer whether demand exists. The focus is now on how to build and scale a program that aligns with the institution’s compliance expectations, operational capacity, staffing resources, risk appetite, and long-term profitability goals. This session explores how financial institutions are structuring cannabis banking programs today, including considerations around staffing, onboarding, compliance oversight, technology, operational workflows, scalability, program economics, and long-term sustainability.