The latest from Tony Repanich

Dec 17, 2020 - by Tony Repanich, Shield Compliance

Cannabis banking in 2021: Four trends to watch

Ongoing momentum for state and federal legalization, coupled with the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, are reshaping how many credit unions are thinking about the cannabis industry. While it ...

Nov 18, 2020 - by Tony Repanich, Shield Compliance

Seeking an earning assets generator?

If there was a clear winner in this month’s election, it was cannabis. With strong majority support for ballot initiatives legalizing recreational cannabis in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and ...

Oct 14, 2020 - by Tony Repanich, Shield Compliance

Automate high-risk onboarding to gain a competitive advantage

One of the most challenging aspects of underwriting and validating high-risk accounts pertains to collecting, managing, and evaluating data. To adhere to the complex web of regulatory and compliance protocols, ...

Sep 8, 2020 - by Tony Repanich, Shield Compliance

Supporting the community and gaining a competitive advantage through cannabis banking

Credit unions are well regarded for their commitment to serving their communities. This often includes providing banking services to people and organizations that are traditionally underserved by financial institutions. As ...