2026 Cannabis Banking Education Catalog

2026 ACB Education Catalog

Year-round cannabis banking education, all in one place.

Explore ACB's 2026 catalog of webinars, certifications, memberships, live events, standards, partner resources, and professional training for the cannabis financial services ecosystem.

Built for banks, credit unions, compliance teams, BSA officers, lenders, risk managers, payments professionals, regulators, cannabis-facing vendors, and professionals working in high-risk financial services.

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4certification tracks
4membership options
CBXlive conference

What's inside the catalog?

The catalog brings ACB's full learning platform into one clear view: live webinars, structured certifications, memberships, CBX 2026, standards, guidelines, and partner resources.

2026 webinar calendar

Live online education across cannabis banking, BSA/AML, risk, fraud, payments, treasury, lending, operations, legal process, and high-risk banking.

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Certification tracks

Role-based pathways for foundational cannabis banking, advanced cannabis banking, risk management, and cannabis lending.

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Membership options

Individual, small group, financial institution, and corporate memberships that unlock webinars, certifications, resources, and CBX discounts.

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CBX 2026

The Cannabis Banking eXperience brings education, speakers, sponsors, networking, activities, and practical conversations together in New Mexico.

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Standards & guidelines

ACB and EMC resources support safer cannabis banking practices, payments, lending, cash management, risk, insurance, and operational consistency.

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Expert credibility

ACB education is backed by founders, authors, advisory leaders, partners, speakers, and practitioners working directly in cannabis financial services.

Why ACB

Find the right path faster.

ACB organizes cannabis banking education around what learners actually do. Whether someone is new to cannabis banking, responsible for BSA/AML oversight, managing risk, evaluating loans, or training a team, the catalog points them toward a practical next step.

New to cannabis banking BSA / AML teams Risk managers Commercial lenders Payments teams Executives & boards Vendors & fintechs Regulators
ACB 2026 webinar library topics for BSA AML payments treasury risk fraud lending hemp rescheduling marketing and high-risk banking

2026 webinar topic library

Most ACB webinars are scheduled for 1:00 PM Eastern and are priced at $149 each unless otherwise stated. Members receive access to eligible webinars as part of their membership benefits.

BSA

BSA / AML / OFAC

Red flags, SAR considerations, negative news, exams, due diligence, monitoring, and cannabis-specific compliance expectations.

PAY

Payments & treasury

Cash management, debit card chargebacks, P2P payments, instant payments, cash-heavy accounts, and payment method risk.

RISK

Risk & fraud

Fraud typologies, branch controls, high-risk monitoring, APP scams, data analytics, risk appetite, and operational risk management.

LOAN

Lending & credit

Underwriting, cannabis loans, collateral, insurance gaps, pricing, receiverships, recovery, and credit risk in an emerging market.

HEMP

Hemp & rescheduling

Intoxicating hemp, federal rule changes, cannabis rescheduling, portfolio segmentation, and policy updates for CRB customers.

OPS

Operations & legal process

Garnishments, levies, subpoenas, teller-line training, deposit agreements, loan agreements, customer communication, and frontline readiness.

MKT

Marketing & strategy

Program visibility, thought leadership, customer education campaigns, crisis communication, and alignment with compliance teams.

HRB

High-risk banking beyond cannabis

Training that helps specialized teams extend risk, compliance, fraud, payments, and monitoring skills across other high-risk verticals.

2026 ACB webinar library organized by month and topic for cannabis banking and high-risk financial services training
ACB cannabis banking certification tracks CBP CBPA CRS and CLP with member value and role-specific training

Structured certification pathways

ACB certifications turn cannabis banking complexity into organized learning paths. Each certification is $795 individually, but included for ACB members, making certification one of the strongest member benefits.

  • Role-specific training for cannabis banking responsibilities
  • Practical content for documentation, governance, risk, lending, and compliance
  • Completion standard includes quizzes and certification upon satisfactory completion
  • Built for banks, credit unions, vendors, cannabis-facing professionals, and service providers
CBP

Cannabis Banking Professional

Foundational cannabis banking knowledge for onboarding, risk, fraud, payments, hemp, marketing, and program basics.

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CBPA

Advanced Cannabis Banking Professional

Advanced BSA, intoxicating hemp, treasury, audits, KYCC, rescheduling, marketing, and cannabis banking legislation.

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CRS

Cannabis Risk Specialist

Risk assessment, rescheduling, insurance, fraud mitigation, receiverships, AML exposure, agreements, and onsite reviews.

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CLP

Cannabis Lending Professional

Cannabis credit, collateral, insurance, pricing, recovery, documentation, receiverships, and lending strategy.

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Membership turns training into year-round access

ACB membership makes it easier to train individuals, teams, institutions, and corporate partners with access to webinars, certifications, member resources, and CBX discounts.

ACB membership options for financial institutions small groups corporate members and individuals with pricing and education access

Financial Institution Membership

Enterprise-wide access for banks and credit unions training multiple teams or building a cannabis banking program.

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Small Group Membership

Designed for smaller teams that want shared access to ACB education, certifications, and member pricing for up to five employees.

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Corporate Membership

Built for non-bank solution providers serving the cannabis banking ecosystem through education, visibility, and industry engagement.

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Individual Membership

A 12-month membership for one professional seeking webinars, certifications, resources, and event discounts.

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Continue the learning in person at CBX 2026.

The Cannabis Banking eXperience brings together bankers, credit union leaders, regulators, fintech innovators, cannabis operators, and solution providers for practical education, networking, sponsor engagement, and future-focused discussions.

July 15-16, 2026 Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel New Mexico Agenda Speakers Sponsorship
Cannabis Banking eXperience CBX 2026 New Mexico event with sessions speakers hotel rate and networking
ACB and Emerging Markets Coalition standards guidelines payments lending cash management risk and insurance resources

Standards, guidelines, and partner resources

ACB and EMC connect education with practical resources that help financial institutions, professionals, and industry stakeholders strengthen cannabis banking practices.

  • Cannabis lending industry guidelines
  • Cannabis payments guidelines
  • Cash management standards
  • Financial risk management and insurance best practices

Built by practitioners, authors, and industry leaders

ACB education is specialized, practical, and built around the real-world complexity of cannabis banking, high-risk financial services, compliance, payments, lending, risk, and operations.

ACB co-founders book Cannabis Banking Legal Frameworks and Practical Solutions for Cultivating Compliance and expertise credibility

Authoritative cannabis banking foundation

ACB education is backed by practical authorship and subject-matter experience in one of the most complex areas of financial services.

ACB advisory credibility with leaders across banking compliance payments legal insurance risk monitoring and cannabis finance

Expert-driven learning ecosystem

ACB's network brings together leaders from banking, compliance, payments, legal, risk, insurance, monitoring, fintech, and cannabis financial services.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the ACB Education Catalog for?

The catalog is designed for financial institutions, cannabis banking teams, BSA/AML professionals, compliance officers, lenders, risk managers, payments and treasury teams, regulators, cannabis-facing service providers, and professionals working in high-risk financial services.

Are webinars included with membership?

ACB membership is designed to provide 12 months of access to eligible webinars and certifications, plus member pricing and CBX discounts. Review the membership option that matches your role or organization.

Are certifications included with membership?

Each certification is individually priced at $795, but certifications are included for ACB members, making membership a strong value for learners and teams pursuing multiple credentials.

What is the difference between the catalog page and the PDF catalog?

This page is a searchable, website-friendly overview of ACB education. The PDF catalog provides a longer downloadable version that can be shared with colleagues, training managers, and decision-makers.

How should a team get started?

New learners should start with CBP. Experienced cannabis banking teams may move to CBPA, CRS, or CLP. Institutions training multiple employees should compare membership options to unlock broader access.

Ready to build cannabis banking knowledge across your team?

Use the catalog to choose webinars, enroll in a certification, join ACB, register for CBX 2026, or explore sponsorship opportunities that connect your organization with cannabis banking decision-makers.