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Lawsuit over OCC’s Fintech Charter Thrown Out… Again
In a ruling earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich dismissed a lawsuit by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) over the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) plan to issue a special fintech charter. This is the second time a...
Canadian City Proposes Location Restrictions for Payday Lenders
Last week, the planning department for Ottawa proposed restrictions for new payday loan businesses in the city. The proposal stems from a decision by the Ontario provincial government last year to allow cities to determine building restrictions on payday lenders. The...
CFPB Argues that States Can Pursue Parallel Enforcement Claims
In an amicus brief filed yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) told the Third Circuit that state attorneys general can pursue enforcement claims that are parallel to enforcement claims brought by the CFPB.The amicus brief was filed in support of...
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
