Empowering Growth and Collaboration in Cannabis Banking
Who is the ACBA?
Finally, an association for Banks, Credit Unions and businesses serving the Cannabis Industry.
The American Cannabis Bankers Association:
Bridges the gap between the cannabis industry and the financial services industry in the United States.
Advocates for clear, streamlined, and practical banking regulations for cannabis-related businesses (CRBs)
Remains completely transparent, unbiased and devoid of education tied to technology sales or other required purchases.
Supports its members on the complexities of cannabis banking, promoting secure and transparent financial transactions and understanding of the cannabis industry through research, education and advocacy.
Seeks to ensure that financial institutions can confidently serve cannabis businesses, leading to broader economic benefits, growth, and community development.
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How The ACBA Serves the Community and Industry
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Membership Benefits & Fees
Your ACBA Membership Includes (for your ENTIRE Financial Institution or Corporation):
The industry’s first Cannabis Banking Certification, the Cannabis Banking Professional (CBP)™ - We’ve expanded our certifications to include our Foundational (CBP)™, Advanced (CBPA)™, and Executive (CBPE)™.
Board of Director/Executive Training - the topics that your C-Suite needs to understand, like risk and regulations that impact your financial institution.
Member Webinars (our entire catalog of over 25 webinars for 2024), Research Insights, Ask the Experts Quarterly Town Hall Webcasts, Compliance Toolkits and Checklists.
High 5! Compliance Briefings - About 5 minutes in length, these “briefings” discuss a targeted topic like “The Cole Memo”, “Controlled Substance Act”, “BSA Requirements for Cannabis Bankers” and many more!.
Why Become an ACBA Member?
Becoming a member of the ACBA offers cannabis bankers numerous advantages including Industry-Specific Networking, Education and Training, Advocacy, Regulatory Guidance, Credibility and Recognition, Opportunities for Leadership, and a Unified Voice.
The ACBA Commitment to the Underserved
The ACBA is dedicated to serving the educational and research needs of women and minority owners and practitioners in the cannabis industry. We offer scholarships for the ACBA Cannabis Banking Professional certification (the first certification launched back in 2020!). Please contact us about nominating candidates for this exclusive scholarship by emailing Erin@TheACBA.org
