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Core Program

Financial Access Clearinghouse

A neutral compliance ecosystem connecting prepared cannabis and hemp operators with participating financial institutions through standardized risk tiering and comprehensive documentation.

Financial Access Clearinghouse

How It Works

Our clearinghouse creates a bridge between compliant operators and financial institutions ready to serve the cannabis industry.

1

Risk Tier Classification

Standardized risk assessment and tiering system for cannabis and hemp operators based on compliance readiness.

2

Standardized Documentation

Uniform documentation requirements ensuring operators meet institutional banking standards.

3

Institution Matching

Connect qualified operators with participating financial institutions based on risk appetite and service offerings.

4

Ongoing Monitoring

Continuous compliance monitoring and reporting to maintain banking relationships.

Benefits for All Participants

For Operators

Cannabis and hemp businesses gain access to banking services through our standardized compliance certification process.

Standardized compliance documentation
Risk tier certification
Access to participating institutions
Ongoing compliance support
Banking readiness assessment
Due diligence preparation

For Institutions

Financial institutions receive pre-vetted, compliant operators with standardized documentation and ongoing monitoring.

Pre-vetted operator pipeline
Standardized risk assessments
Reduced due diligence burden
Compliance documentation packages
Ongoing monitoring reports
Regulatory examination support

Risk Tier System

Our standardized risk tiering system classifies operators based on their compliance readiness, business model, and regulatory status. This enables institutions to match their risk appetite with appropriate operator profiles.

Tier 1 - Low Risk

Hemp-only operators, fully licensed, complete documentation

Tier 2 - Moderate Risk

State-licensed cannabis, established compliance programs

Tier 3 - Elevated Risk

Multi-state operators, complex corporate structures

Risk Assessment

Ready to Access Banking Services?

Whether you're an operator seeking banking access or an institution looking to serve the cannabis industry, our clearinghouse can help.