The Latest Financial News
Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Immunity to Tribal Gaming Employee
On April 25th, the U.S Supreme Court issued its opinion in Lewis v. Clarke, a case centered on tribal sovereignty and the actions of tribal employees outside tribal lands. Clarke operated a limousine for the Mohegan Sun Casino, an economic arm of the Mohegan Tribe....
CHOICE Act Hearing Focuses on Bank Regulation, Offers Changes to CFPB
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on April 26th titled “A Legislative Proposal to Create Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs” to discuss the provisions of the recently revamped CHOICE Act, a replacement for many of the...
BuzzFeed: A Fight Between Native American Lenders And The Government Could Reach The Supreme Court
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Great Plains Lending, LLC, et. al. is a very important court case for those operating in the tribal lending space, including NAFSA members. We took the time to explain some of the nuances about the case and the underlying issues...
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
