Sep 28, 2016 | Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 28, 2016) Gary “Litefoot” Davis, an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, has been named the new Executive Director of the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA). “The appointment of Gary Davis will be...
Jun 2, 2016 | News, Statement
WASHINGTON, DC (June 2, 2016) – Following the release of a notice of proposed rulemaking by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) covering certain consumer lending products, Barry Brandon, Executive Director of the Native American Financial Services...
Feb 10, 2016 | Press Release
Marlais to manage day-to-day NAFSA operations, strategic communications and legal issues WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2016) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today announced the addition of Don Marlais as Assistant Executive Director and...
Jan 27, 2016 | Press Release
Historic Acquisition Strengthens Tribe’s Economic Self-Sufficiency in a Landmark Deal for Indian Country WATERSMEET, Mich., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In a major deal that will bring millions of dollars in economic development to the Lac Vieux Desert...
Jan 14, 2016 | Press Release
Documentary About Tribal E-Commerce Named a Winner for Documentary Feature, Narration, Editing, and Music Score. Washington, DC (January 14, 2016) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today applauded the naming of An Unlikely Solution as a...
Dec 18, 2015 | Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC (December 18, 2015) – Calling it an affront to Native Americans everywhere, the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today condemned a false and offensive statement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about the legal...
Nov 23, 2015 | Press Release, Statement
Federal Court Dismisses Suit against Tribal Online Lending Businesses WASHINGTON, DC (November 23, 2015) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today lauded a federal court decision dismissing a case filed against two tribal online lending...
Nov 19, 2015 | Press Release
New FDIC Guidance Sent to Banks Will Help Promote Innovation and Economic Development in Indian Country and Preserve Consumer Access to Credit WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2015) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today commended the Federal...
