How to Launch and Scale Cannabis Banking Without Sacrificing Compliance

The cannabis banking landscape continues to challenge financial institutions to do more with less certainty, managing regulatory exposure while building programs that generate real, sustainable revenue. Getting the balance right requires strong internal governance, clear lines of authority, and a compliance infrastructure that can scale alongside your business ambitions.

Join Ryne Cornacchia, Manager of Regulatory Compliance Services at Wolf & Company and Chris Van Dyck, Partner at Cogent Law, for a practical, in-depth webinar on how financial institutions can launch, manage, and grow successful cannabis banking programs, without sacrificing compliance or operational integrity.

From understanding the 2014 FinCEN Guidance to structuring your BSA Officer’s authority, setting communication frameworks, and implementing efficiencies that let your team focus on what matters most, this session delivers the guidance your institution needs to move forward with confidence.

What You Will Learn

• What your Board needs to know before entering the cannabis banking space
• How to navigate the ambiguities of the 2014 FinCEN Guidance
• How to structure authority and governance within your CRB banking program
• Best practices for communication between BSA, compliance, and business development teams
• How to leverage software and third-party service providers to implement efficiencies
• How to build a cannabis banking program that is compliant, scalable, and revenue-generating

Who Should Attend

• BSA and compliance officers
• Bank and credit union executives
• Risk management professionals
• Cannabis banking program managers
• Legal counsel and policy advisors
• FinTech and RegTech professionals

Meet the Speakers

Ryne Cornacchia Manager, Regulatory Compliance Services Group, Wolf & Company

Supports the development and execution of compliance reviews for financial institutions and FinTech clients at Wolf & Company. He brings prior experience as a BSA Officer and Vice President of Risk Management at regional banks and a large credit union, and also serves as an adjunct university professor teaching banking fraud prevention and data analytics. His hands-on background makes him a trusted resource for institutions navigating the complexities of cannabis banking.

Chris Van Dyck Partner, Cogent Law

A regulatory attorney and former BSA Officer with nearly a decade of experience in cannabis banking. He has guided financial institutions through the process of launching and scaling compliant cannabis banking programs, advising on compliance frameworks, risk management strategies, and policy development aligned with the 2014 FinCEN Guidance. His unique background, on both the regulatory and institutional sides gives him a practical, well-rounded perspective on what it takes to build a program that is both compliant and commercially successful.