Examining banking challenges in the marijuana industry

A student in my Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform seminar is looking closely at the law, policies and practices surrounding banking activities for the marijuana industry, and he has provided for class reading the following links in preparation for his presentation this coming week:

American Bankers Association 2014 Synopsis of the Marijuana Banking Conundrum: “Frequently Asked Questions: Marijuana and Banking”

FinCEN BSA Expectations Regarding Marijuana-Related Business (most important)

“Will SAFE Banking Act Solve Marijuana Businesses’ Banking Issues?”

Forbes Article About Public Trading Options for Marijuana Companies: “NYSE Becomes First Major Exchange To List Cannabis Company With Acceptance Of REIT IPO”