Cannabis Businesses Seek Broader Access to Financial Services as Federal Policy Shifts

September 10, 2026

Cannabis businesses are looking to their financial institutions for more than basic banking services, with strong demand for credit, payments, and other traditional financial products, according to new findings from Shield Compliance’s 2026 Cannabis Industry Banking Satisfaction Survey, released today at the PBC Conference. The findings come as licensed operators prepare for significant changes in federal cannabis and hemp policy.