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Article: 5 cannabis banking options — plus 4 alternatives

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Cannabis banking options are still quite limited for marijuana entrepreneurs, despite 36 states legalizing medical marijuana and 17 states permitting recreational adult use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Are there cannabis-friendly banks? Compare 5 cannabis-friendly banks and credit unions.

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Article – Cannabis Business Executive: Reflections Across the Pond: Banking Blues for UK Cannabis industry

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Well worth a read if you want to catch up on the state of British banking for cannabis / hemp products… it’s not good! Banks, insurance companies and payment providers are refusing to work with cannabis-related companies throughout the UK, hampering the growth of the industry and leaving many in financial limbo.

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House Makes Another Push For SAFE Banking Act

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Congress is making another run at providing a safe harbor to the banking industry and companies that provide services to cannabis businesses. On September 21, 2021, the House voted to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Banking Act) 1 in the annual National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA).

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South Dakota House says banks could choose to do business with marijuana and hemp licensees – Cannabis Business Executive

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State representatives gave nearly unanimous support Monday to allowing South Dakota-chartered banks to conduct transactions with businesses that have state licenses for marijuana and industrial hemp. Banks would need to conduct higher scrutiny of marijuana businesses under a federal policy. View original article.

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United States: Banking Marijuana And Industrialized Hemp

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Article by Ann L. The world of marijuana banking has been rife with compliance risks for years. The risks and significant compliance burden of serving a business that is still federally illegal has led to a smaller number of institutions choosing to serve these customers. Bank Secrecy Act Compliance.

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Article – National Law Review: House Vote on Cannabis Industry-Related SAFE Banking Act Scheduled for September 2019

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As early as September 23, 2019, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on the widely anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.

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Article: Wendel Rosen: Key Due Diligence Issues for Cannabis Investors

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Is the company in compliance with its own articles of incorporation and bylaws? Questions to ask include: What banking arrangements, if any, does the company have in place? While some disorganization can be accommodated, a company ready for investment or acquisition should have some level of basic corporate housekeeping.