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U.S. Dept. of Justice Supports Restructuring of CFPB in Brief to Federal Court
On March 17th, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Circuit Court in Washington, D.C. regarding the continued dispute over the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s single independent director structure in PHH v....
New York Ups Regulation of FinTech, Disputes Need for Federal Charters
A recent budget proposal by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo includes increased funding to help the NY Dept. of Financial Services (NYDFS) expand licensing requirements to FinTech lenders. FinTech lending companies were previously exempt from state usury licenses. The...
OCC Releases Draft Licensing Manual for FinTech Charters
The OCC recently published its draft licensing manual for FinTech companies interested in limited-purpose national bank charters. Although not participating in all banking activities, OCC chartered FinTech companies would still need to comply with all federal banking...
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
