In a letter to federal lawmakers, the American Bankers Association (ABA) called for the passage of the SAFE Banking Act – a proposal that seeks to normalize banking access for state-approved cannabis companies. In the letter, Naomi Camper, chief policy officer for the ABA, said the law “would improve public safety, help the government combat illicit finance, and provide a […]
Cannabis banking remains a huge challenge for legal cannabis business owners. Since banking is a federally regulated market, banks and lenders are not able to easily work with cannabis brands. The high cash intake of the cannabis industry combined with the lack of banking establishment can put businesses in a dangerous position. Read about banking regulations, policies, and more in this category: