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...