Opinion Piece: What NZ universities can learn from US banking’s recent woes

Our universities are heavily regulated, drawing parallels to the scrutiny seen in the banking sector. Yet, despite this intense regulatory oversight, our universities exhibit vulnerabilities reminiscent of Silicon Valley Bank and other US banks. In times of prosperity, they thrive. However, when hardships hit, their vulnerabilities surface, risking jobs, livelihoods, and taxpayer dollars.

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