The Latest Financial News
Overdraft Revenue Fell Nearly 10 Percent in 2020
Overdraft revenue fell by nearly 10 percent in 2020—the first time in six years—largely attributed to pandemic-related resources that helped Americans save money and pay off debt. Financial firms brought in roughly $31.3 billion in overdraft revenue throughout the...
Square Appears to be Preparing to Offer Checking and Savings Accounts
Square Inc., the company that made a name for itself with a new method for small businesses to accept credit card payments, now appears to be privately preparing to offer checking and savings accounts to its customers, according to details recently discovered in the...
Banks Look for Credit Card Revenue to Rebound Post-Pandemic
As restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic let up and stimulus checks stop arriving to Americans, big U.S. banks are expecting credit card balances to start increasing again. Lenders like Capital One, Citigroup, and JPMorgan have sent out more promotions to enroll new...
Why NAFSA?
There are more than 570 federally-recognized tribes in the United States, many of whom are spread across in diverse areas. This has left a need for other tribal economic development opportunities to create sustainability and jobs on Native American reservations.
Tribal Financial Services:
Create jobs & economic development on tribal lands
Increase the financial independence of tribes
Deploy sovereignty & bolster tribal self-determination
The Impact of Tribal Financial Services
Coming from a history of staggering unemployment rates, limited opportunities, and lack of access to fundamental resources, Native American tribes began online lending businesses to create real change for the future. Internet commerce has been a vehicle for supporting economic growth, tribal services, and tribal development. These are their stories.
Our Mission
To advocate for tribal sovereignty, promote responsible financial services, and provide better economic opportunity in Indian Country for the benefit of tribal communities.
To protect and preserve the sovereignty of Native American tribes while offering an unprecedented opportunity for tribal economic growth
Growing opportunity for Indian Country in the financial services industry
Advancing financial literacy in tribal communities
