The Latest Financial News
CFPB Reviewing its Examination Process?
Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, recently said that the federal agency is reviewing its examination process, especially how it works in conjunction with other federal regulators.“We are taking a fresh look at the entire process of...
Kraninger Tackles Elder Abuse
On July 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) updated a 2016 Advisory and Recommendations report that guides financial institutions on how to best respond to elder abuse. The new Advisory includes an updated series of Best Practices meant to be used by...
New Government Data on Credit Cards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a data report on credit cards on July 2. The report found that most Americans use credit cards as a means to borrow money, and many sustain debt on those cards month-after-month. The report’s data derives from...
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
