The Latest Financial News
U.S. Banks Limit Travel in Response to Coronavirus
Many large U.S. banks have strengthened their employee travel restrictions due to the evolving Coronavirus situation unfolding across the globe. Most have limited non-essential trips and are now requiring approval from top executives before allowing employees to...
Banks Closed More Branches Than Were Opened in 2019
Last year, according to the Branch Banking 2020 Research Report released by JLL, banks closed 3,164 branches in the United States, 56 percent of which were by the 25 largest banks in America. Meanwhile, 1,481 branches were opened, roughly 80% of which were by...
CFPB Denies Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Petition to Dismiss Civil Investigative Demands
Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) denied a petition filed by companies owned by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Indian Tribe seeking to set aside civil investigative demands (CIDs) issued in October 2019. Specifically, the companies...
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
