The Latest Financial News
CFPB Director Absolved of Possible Hatch Act Violations
In a recent letter, the United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC) found that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray did not violate the Hatch Act, a federal law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political...
NAFSA Co-Sponsors Hill Reception, Furthers Tribal Lending Advocacy at NACA Conference
NAFSA COO & General Counsel Joe Sarcinella is representing the organization this week at the Native American Contractors Association’s (NACA) Federal Contracting Policy and Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. Although NACA is generally focused on boosting...
Trump Selects Jerome Powell to Lead Federal Reserve
President Trump announced on Thursday that former investment banker and current Federal Reserve Board Governor Jerome Powell would succeed Janet Yellen early next year to become the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. Powell will still need to be confirmed by the...
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
