LexisNexis ( October 22, 2021, 11:04 AM EDT) -- Banks engaging third parties to perform services and activities are held responsible for the third-party’s performance just as if the bank were to perform the service or activity itself. Moreover, engaging a third party does not diminish the bank’s own responsibility to operate in a safe and sound manner including compliance with applicable law. At least on paper, these principles are integral to modern day federal bank regulation and compliance....