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‘Oh, it’s been a nightmare’ – Hemp farmers face problems with banks as Ohio’s rules take effect – News 5 Cleveland
CLEVELAND — USDA-approved rules taking effect is a big step forward for the hemp program in Ohio while farmers who want to join the program are navigating banking concerns. “It’s a huge step because it’s the first step,” said Ohio Hemp Association Vice President and Frantz Ward Partner Tom Haren. Hemp and marijuana come from …
As Regulations Become Clear, Wisconsin Banks More Willing To Serve Hemp Businesses – Wisconsin Public Radio News
A new survey shows Wisconsin banks might be more willing to provide banking and lending services to hemp-related businesses. The Wisconsin Bankers Association surveyed 85 bank executives in December about what kind of services they offer or plan to offer to hemp growers, manufacturers and retailers. Thirty-eight percent of respondents said they currently accept deposits from …
Wisconsin Bankers Cautiously Embracing Hemp Businesses – HempGazette
The attitude of Wisconsin banks toward hemp businesses appears to have changed to some degree, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement. Back in December 2018, a Wisconsin Bankers Association survey of 95 Wisconsin bank CEOs and presidents showed little motivation in providing services to hemp businesses in the state. Asked if changes …
Banking Rights in the Hemp Industry: We Need “SAFE” Banking – Ministry of Hemp
Editor’s Note: Jonathan Miller is general counsel for the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. He submitted this op-ed on recent developments in hemp banking rights. -KO The hemp industry has experienced and continues to see a surge of growth and awareness nationwide. Following passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, permanently legalizing the crop and removing hemp from …
Federal agencies clarify SAR filing requirements for financial services provided to hemp-related businesses – JD Supra
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Area hemp farmer pleased by change in federal guidelines on bank loans – WRVO Public Media
There are new guidelines from the federal government that could help hemp farmers in New York state expand their operations. The news comes from Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY). He said the Federal Reserve and other federal agencies have confirmed that it is legal for banks to provide services to industry hemp-oriented businesses and farms. Schumer …
Abrigo Unveils Resources to Help Navigate Banking Hemp-Related Businesses – PRNewswire
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Recent U.S. regulatory moves that could make it easier for banks and credit unions to provide services to hemp producers could have more financial institutions weeding through the requirements for banking cannabis-related businesses. Abrigo, the leading technology provider of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for community financial …
Feds Issue Hemp and CBD Banking Guidance – The National Law Review
New guidance to banks that wish to provide financial services to hemp-related businesses was released on December 3, 2019. The statement was jointly issued by several key federal banking regulators, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of …
Banks Can Loan to Support Hemp Production – DTN The Progressive Farmer
Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the CRP acreage cap is increased from the current cap of 24 million acres in FY 2019, to 24.5 million in FY 2020, 25 million in FY 2021, 25.5 million in FY 2022 and 27 million in FY 2023. The decision to hold annual general signups reflects the level of …
Special Alert: Banks no longer required to file SARs for hemp-related businesses – Lexology
Federal and state banking regulators confirmed in a December 3 joint statement that banks are no longer required to file a suspicious activity report on customers solely because they are “engaged in the growth or cultivation of hemp in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.” Background Last December’s Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 removed hemp—defined …