Tuesday, December 16, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM ET (45 minute discussion + 15 minute Q&A)
Virtual Event (Free to Attend)
As cannabis banking continues to evolve, financial institutions face the dual challenge of managing regulatory risk and capturing new business opportunities. From data analytics to legal frameworks, trusted third party providers are playing a critical role in ensuring that banks, credit unions, and regulators can operate with confidence and clarity.
Join Adam Crabtree, Founder & CEO of NCS Analytics, and Chris Van Dyck, Partner at Cogent Law, for a dynamic 60 minute discussion on how financial institutions can leverage specialized partners to enhance oversight, reduce risk, and build sustainable cannabis banking programs.
This session will explore the intersection of data intelligence, legal compliance, and operational resilience, offering practical insights for BSA officers, compliance professionals, and executives navigating the high risk banking environment.
Attendees Will Learn
- How real time data analytics can help mitigate compliance and underwriting risks for cannabis related businesses (CRBs)
- Why comprehensive CRB data is essential for transparency, due diligence, and ongoing risk monitoring
- What sets NCS Analytics apart from competitors in delivering actionable intelligence and predictive insights
- How Cogent Law provides external legal opinions, policy frameworks, and Board level guidance on cannabis banking risk
- The role of well drafted CRB agreements, risk assessments, and operational procedures in maintaining regulatory alignment
- How collaboration between data and legal experts can create a stronger, more compliant cannabis banking ecosystem
Who Should Attend
- BSA and compliance officers
- Bank and credit union executives
- Risk management professionals
- Legal counsel and policy advisors
- Cannabis and hemp industry service providers
- FinTech and RegTech professionals
Meet the Speakers
Adam Crabtree
Founder & CEO, NCS Analytics
Adam Crabtree is the Founder and CEO of NCS Analytics, Inc., based in Denver, Colorado. Founded on his belief that data could be used to empower real time decision making, NCS has become the market leader in high risk data analytics. The company actively monitors over 18,000 cannabis businesses across the U.S. for regulatory agencies and financial institutions. Adam and his team pair one of the most extensive data sets in the industry with patent pending predictive and behavioral analytics to deliver unparalleled insight and risk mitigation.
Chris Van Dyck
Partner, Cogent Law
Chris Van Dyck is a regulatory attorney and former BSA Officer with nearly a decade of experience in cannabis banking. As a Partner at Cogent Law, he advises financial institutions on compliance frameworks, risk management strategies, and policy development tailored to high risk industries. Chris has guided numerous banks through the process of launching and scaling compliant cannabis banking programs, bridging legal, operational, and strategic priorities.
Presented by NCS Analytics and Cogent Law
Virtual Event – Free to Attend