Capital One Faces New Regulatory Risk Questions After FDIC Lawsuit Over Deposit Assessments

Capital One faces regulatory risk after the FDIC filed a lawsuit over underpaid deposit assessments. The company responded with a lawsuit against the FDIC, arguing the assessment method resulted in excessive charges. This legal dispute may impact Capital One's future obligations and interactions with federal oversight agencies, and could affect its long-term investment outlook. Despite this, Capital One recently increased its quarterly common stock dividend, a sign of confidence in ongoing earnings capacity and cash flow.