Building a Resilient Cannabis and Hemp Banking Program
Where cannabis regulation meets financial services compliance.
Program design, compliance architecture, and risk management for financial institutions building durable cannabis and hemp banking operations.
Featured Speakers & Panelists
Featuring a recognized practitioner with deep subject-matter authority.
Regulatory attorney and former BSA Officer. Nearly a decade guiding financial institutions through cannabis and hemp banking program launch and compliance.
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM ET
Live Webinar + Q&A
Virtual Event – Free to Attend
This stand-alone ACB webinar brings together cannabis industry and financial services experts for a practical, "nuts and bolts" discussion on how to build and manage a successful cannabis and hemp banking program.
Hear directly from an experienced banking executive and a cannabis regulatory attorney about what's changing, what works, and what pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're a financial institution exploring this line of business or a CRB looking to strengthen your banking relationships, this session is designed to deliver actionable insights.
Attendees will learn:
- How to secure board and senior management engagement
- Risks and realities of cannabis and hemp banking programs
- Key objectives for financial institutions (deposits, customer growth, fees, loans)
- Regulatory expectations and how to meet them (FinCEN Guidelines, Cole Memo)
- Pricing for sustainability and competitive positioning
- How to structure BSA and business services teams (sales, compliance, treasury, ops)
- Best practices for policies, procedures, filings, and software integration
- What to expect from audits and ongoing compliance reviews
Meet the Speakers
Danielle Boyle, CCBP, CBPA
Specialty Banking Manager, Dart Bank
Danielle brings 14 years of banking experience and a strong background in compliance, operations, and risk management. As Specialty Banking Manager, she leads Dart Bank's Cannabis Related Business (CRB) compliance and support team, ensuring operations remain efficient, well-controlled, and fully compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, particularly in the areas of BSA/AML and risk management. She began her career at Dart Bank in customer service, moved into accounting, and found her niche in specialty banking. Danielle holds a BBA from Grand Valley State University with a double major in International Business and Marketing and is a 2025 graduate of the Perry School of Banking.
Chris Van Dyck
Partner, Cogent Law
As a Partner at Cogent Law, Chris Van Dyck brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience in cannabis and hemp 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 and hemp banking program that became a major revenue driver. Today, he advises financial institutions on launching and managing compliant cannabis and hemp banking programs, mitigating risk, and driving growth in this high-opportunity sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All Cogent Law webinars are complimentary and open to qualified professionals.
Yes. Registrants receive a link to the recording after the session. Past recordings can also be requested through our site.
Executives, compliance officers, general counsel, and operators in regulated industries — particularly cannabis, banking, and fintech.
Absolutely. You may submit questions during registration or reach us directly at contact@cogentlaw.com.
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