9.17.25 - TASI® Bank Marks Decade of Cannabis Banking Leadership

TASI® Bank Marks Decade of Cannabis Banking Leadership

Expands Presence at National Industry Conferences in California, DC

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TASI® Bank (www.tasi.bank), long recognized as a pioneer in cannabis banking, announced its continued leadership in the sector following a series of recent industry conference engagements, including the Hall of Flowers in Santa Rosa and the Payments, Banking, and Compliance (PBC) 2025 conference in Washington, DC.

“For some, cannabis may still feel like the new frontier. But for us at TASI, it’s a space we’ve been building in for more than a decade,” said Alan Gaul, VP of Marketing and Brand for TASI Bank. “When many financial institutions wouldn’t even take the call, we leaned in with a compliance-first approach designed to both protect our clients and help the industry mature. That history matters, because longevity in this sector isn’t just a commitment — it’s proof that trust and stability are possible in one of the most complex financial ecosystems in the country.”

Expanding Expertise, National Presence

TASI Bank has consistently invested in cannabis-specific compliance frameworks, auditing systems, and risk management practices since the early days of legalization. Gaul noted that the PBC conference in Washington, DC, underscored the industry’s turning point.

“The conversation is shifting,” Gaul said. “We’re hearing fewer ‘what if’ scenarios and more practical discussions about ‘how’ this industry grows responsibly. How do businesses gain reliable access to banking? How do they withstand regulatory scrutiny? How do banks scale compliance systems that work? These aren’t abstract questions for us — they’re the very challenges we’ve been solving with our clients for years.”

In addition to its longstanding participation in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cannabis banking, TASI Bank has expanded into Tier 1 over the last three years, serving growers, dispensaries, manufacturers, and cultivators. Initially focused on Northern California, TASI has recently established a wider footprint in Southern California, including transactions in San Diego County and the broader Bay Area.

“We sometimes describe ourselves as mavericks in the banking industry, and nowhere is that more true than in cannabis,” said Gaul. “When Washington stalls, we don’t. Our role is to keep creating infrastructure and solutions that allow regulated businesses to operate transparently — not to sit on the sidelines and wait for federal reform.”

Lessons from Experience

TASI Bank attributes its track record in cannabis banking to frameworks tested over time and a deep culture of resilience. Among its differentiators:

• Proven compliance systems developed with examiner-approved practices, refined through years of audits and regulatory change.
• Specialized credit and lending tools designed with cannabis operators in mind, connecting clients to growth capital.
• Longstanding partnerships built around trust, transparency, and industry expertise.

“TASI Bank’s experience shows that cannabis finance doesn’t have to be unstable,” Gaul emphasized. “With the right systems, discipline, and compliance-first thinking, stability is achievable. Events like PBC 2025 and Hall of Flowers confirm this industry’s progress, but more importantly, they reinforce what we’ve always believed: cannabis doesn’t need shortcuts. It needs structure.”

Looking ahead, TASI Bank reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to the cannabis sector, regardless of the pace of federal action.

“As I saw in Washington, the future of cannabis banking isn’t ‘someday’ — it’s happening now,” Gaul said. “The industry is demanding a transparent, well-regulated pathway, and we’ll continue to be the partner that provides it. Our clients know that we’re not just their bankers — we’re in it for the long haul.”

Contacts

For TASI ® Bank
www.tasi.bank
Gary P. Tobin
gptobin@gmail.com
415-450-0810