The Latest Financial News
State AGs Push Back on Proposed CFPB “Trial Sandbox”
In a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), 22 Democratic state attorneys general (AGs) said the CFPB should revise its policy concerning no-action letters and should rethink its regulatory sandbox, which would potentially protect eligible...
Congress Considers Legislation to Shield Tribes from Government Shutdowns
Late last night, the President pledged to sign H.J. Res. 31, a bill that would keep the government funded through the fiscal year. Although tribes will be spared another government shutdown for now, a future one is always possible. To mollify this concern, Congress is...
The Congressional Taskforce on Financial Technology and Innovation
Earlier this year, Maxine Waters, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, listed financial technology (fintech) as a policy priority for the committee, and much of that work will start with the creation of a new Congressional Taskforce on Financial Technology...
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
