Servicing Hemp Customers: What Banks Need to Know 2021

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CE Credits:  CAFP & CRCM 1.25

Description: During this one-hour webinar, we will outline the guidelines and requirements when it comes to providing banking services to hemp-related customers.  We will address guidance issued by FinCEN, the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) requirements, the Farm Bill and other guidance and updates which effect the hemp industry. In an effort to enhance the availability of financial services, while still complying with federal law and regulatory requirements, we will break down the guidance to provide financial institutions with a clearer understanding of what should be included in the due diligence process for hemp-related businesses as well as the importance of a strong written program which addresses these businesses.

People who should attend: New Deposit Accounts Staff, Branch Manager, Lending Staff, Compliance Officer and supporting staff, and BSA Officer and BSA supporting staff.   

Presenter: Elizabeth K. Madlem, Vice President of Compliance Operations and Deputy General Counsel

Elizabeth is the Vice President of Compliance Operations and Deputy General Counsel at Compliance Alliance. In the past, she served as both the Operations Compliance Manager and Enterprise Risk Manager for Washington Federal Bank, a $16 billion dollar organization headquartered in Seattle, WA. She has industry expertise and real-world solutions surrounding bank-enterprise initiatives and knowledge of contract law and bank regulatory compliance. An attorney since 2010, Elizabeth was a Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Epsilon Sigma graduate of Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, VT, and a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana.

As the Vice President of Compliance Operations, Elizabeth will be overseeing C/A’s day-to-day operations of the Hotline, as well as leading our Education initiatives. Elizabeth plays an important part in all operational areas of C/A.